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TX SB656
Bill
Status
Introduced
12/18/2024
Primary Sponsor
Sarah Eckhardt
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AI Summary
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Repeals Section 276.016 of the Texas Election Code, which currently restricts the solicitation and distribution of applications to vote by mail
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Removes existing limitations on who can send mail-in ballot applications and under what circumstances they may be distributed
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Takes effect immediately upon receiving a two-thirds vote from all members elected to each house of the legislature
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If the two-thirds threshold is not met, the act takes effect September 1, 2025
Legislative Description
Relating to the solicitation and distribution of an application to vote by mail.
Elections
Last Action
Referred to State Affairs
2/3/2025
Committee Referrals
State Affairs2/3/2025
Full Bill Text
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