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TX SB511
Bill
Status
5/20/2025
Primary Sponsor
Paul Bettencourt
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AI Summary
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Prohibits state and local government officers or employees from distributing voter registration application forms to individuals who did not request them while performing official duties
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Bars government officers and employees from contracting with third-party vendors to use public funds to distribute unsolicited voter registration forms
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Exempts political parties, elected officials, and candidates for office, who may still distribute unsolicited voter registration forms
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Requires government offices where voter registration forms are available to post notices in English, Spanish, and any other legally required languages indicating forms are available upon request
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Creates criminal penalties: Class C misdemeanor for directly distributing unsolicited forms, Class A misdemeanor for contracting with vendors to distribute them
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Takes effect September 1, 2025
Legislative Description
Relating to prohibiting an officer or employee of this state or of a political subdivision of this state from distributing certain voter registration application forms and to the notice of availability of such forms; creating criminal offenses.
County Government
Last Action
Referred to Elections
5/23/2025