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TX SB631

Bill

Status

Introduced

12/17/2024

Primary Sponsor

Sarah Eckhardt

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Origin

Senate

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Allows persons convicted of a felony to vote and register to vote as long as they are not currently incarcerated for that offense

  • Removes the current requirement that felons must fully discharge their sentence, including any term of parole, supervision, or probation, before regaining voting rights

  • Removes the requirement that felons obtain a pardon or other release from voting disability to regain eligibility

  • Effectively restores voting rights to individuals on parole, probation, or community supervision for felony convictions

  • Takes effect immediately with two-thirds vote of both legislative chambers, otherwise September 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Relating to qualifications and registration of certain voters convicted of a felony.

Elections

Last Action

Referred to State Affairs

2/3/2025

Committee Referrals

State Affairs2/3/2025

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