TX SB891

Creates new criminal offense for intimidation and harassment of election officials, including conduct that threatens bodily injury or death to the official, their family members, or property, when done as part of a pattern of conduct targeting the official's election duties

Establishes a third-degree felony penalty for intimidation offenses, elevated to second-degree felony for repeat offenders; also criminalizes using force, coercion, violence, or threats of employment/financial loss to influence election officials

Makes it a criminal offense to intentionally interfere with, hinder, or prevent election officials from performing their duties, or to physically obstruct their access to polling places, canvassing meetings, or locations where election supplies are stored

Prohibits disseminating personal information about election officials or their family members when it poses an imminent safety threat, punishable as a misdemeanor with fines up to $1,000 and/or up to six months jail time

Adds election officials to the list of protected persons whose home address, phone number, emergency contacts, and social security number are excepted from public disclosure requirements under state open records law