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TX SB630
Bill
Status
12/17/2024
Primary Sponsor
Sarah Eckhardt
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AI Summary
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Allows 17-year-olds to register and vote in primary elections if they will turn 18 by the date of the subsequent general election for state and county officers
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Requires voters under 18 to meet all other voter eligibility requirements (U.S. citizenship, county residency, no disqualifying felony convictions or mental incapacity determinations)
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Permits voter registrars to send written notice to these registrants clarifying they can only vote in primary and runoff primary elections until they turn 18
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Directs the Secretary of State to prescribe implementation procedures after consulting with state chairmen of political parties required to hold primary elections
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Takes effect only if voters approve a related constitutional amendment proposed by the 89th Legislature (2025); the bill has no effect if the amendment fails
Legislative Description
Relating to allowing a person who will be 18 years of age on the date of the general election for state and county officers to vote in the preceding primary elections.
Elections
Last Action
Referred to State Affairs
2/3/2025