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TX SB76

Bill

Status

Introduced

11/12/2024

Primary Sponsor

Bob Hall

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Origin

Senate

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Eliminates the countywide polling place program under Section 43.007 of the Texas Election Code, which currently allows voters to cast ballots at any polling location within their county on Election Day

  • Reduces the maximum number of student election clerks permitted at a polling place from four (at countywide polling places) to two at all polling places

  • Removes references to the countywide polling place program from electronic poll book certification requirements while maintaining real-time data update requirements for early voting devices

  • Repeals multiple Election Code sections related to countywide polling, including Sections 32.002(c-1), 43.004(c), 43.007, and 85.062(f-1)

  • Preserves existing early voting procedures, explicitly stating the bill does not impact early voting locations or prevent voters from using any branch polling place during the early voting period

Legislative Description

Relating to elimination of the countywide polling place program.

Elections

Last Action

Left pending in committee

3/20/2025

Committee Referrals

State Affairs2/3/2025

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