Texas 89th Legislature
Elections--general
2 high-impact bills require immediate attention. 10 bills have bipartisan support.
High-Impact Bills
2 bills require immediate attention
Elections--general Filing Activity
Compliance & Cost
Leading Authors
All Bills (30)
Relating to the funding of law enforcement agencies in certain counties.
Relating to the funding of law enforcement agencies in certain counties.
Relating to ineligibility to serve as a poll watcher.
Relating to ineligibility to serve as a poll watcher.
Relating to the office hours of an election authority during an election period.
Relating to the office hours of an election authority during an election period.
Relating to the restrictions on political activities of a county elections administrator.
Relating to the restrictions on political activities of a county elections administrator.
Relating to the ballot application requirements for the election of a precinct chair.
Relating to the ballot application requirements for the election of a precinct chair.
Relating to the election of the board of directors of the Somervell County Hospital District.
Relating to the election of the board of directors of the Somervell County Hospital District.
Relating to the authority to cancel certain elections on a measure to authorize the issuance of bonds.
Relating to the authority to cancel certain elections on a measure to authorize the issuance of bonds.
Relating to the instructions for an application form for an early voting ballot.
Relating to the instructions for an application form for an early voting ballot.
Relating to allowing the governing bodies of certain political subdivisions to call for a local option election relating to the sale of alcoholic beverages.
Relating to allowing the governing bodies of certain political subdivisions to call for a local option election relating to the sale of alcoholic beverages.
Relating to fiscal transparency for bonds issued by local governmental entities.
Relating to fiscal transparency for bonds issued by local governmental entities.
Relating to the authority of an independent school district to change the date of the general election for officers.
Relating to the authority of an independent school district to change the date of the general election for officers.
Relating to the text on an application for a ballot to be voted by mail.
Relating to the text on an application for a ballot to be voted by mail.
Relating to the use of a wireless communication device at a polling place.
Relating to the use of a wireless communication device at a polling place.
Relating to the penalty for the crime of election fraud; increasing a criminal penalty.
Relating to the penalty for the crime of election fraud; increasing a criminal penalty.
Relating to the election of the commissioners of the Jefferson County Drainage District No. 7.
Relating to the election of the commissioners of the Jefferson County Drainage District No. 7.
Relating to the duty of the attorney general to prosecute criminal offenses prescribed by the election laws of this state.
Relating to the duty of the attorney general to prosecute criminal offenses prescribed by the election laws of this state.
Relating to election procedures regarding accepting a voter with a residence address that is not current and the immediate effect of a voter's registration after the registrar's receipt of certain change of address notices.
Relating to election procedures regarding accepting a voter with a residence address that is not current and the immediate effect of a voter's registration after the registrar's receipt of certain change of address notices.
Relating to authorizing certain municipalities to change the date on which their general election for officers is held.
Relating to authorizing certain municipalities to change the date on which their general election for officers is held.
Relating to requiring notice to the attorney general in an action under the Election Code seeking a temporary restraining order.
Relating to requiring notice to the attorney general in an action under the Election Code seeking a temporary restraining order.
Relating to the date of the meeting of presidential electors of this state.
Relating to the date of the meeting of presidential electors of this state.
Relating to the audit of an election using an electronic voting system.
Relating to the audit of an election using an electronic voting system.
Relating to authorizing certain cities and counties to change the date on which their general election for officers is held.
Relating to authorizing certain cities and counties to change the date on which their general election for officers is held.
Relating to the text of ballot propositions that increase taxes.
Relating to the text of ballot propositions that increase taxes.
Relating to the operations and administration of the Concho County Hospital District.
Relating to the operations and administration of the Concho County Hospital District.
Relating to the authority of certain political subdivisions to change the date of their general elections.
Relating to the authority of certain political subdivisions to change the date of their general elections.
Relating to the composition of the board of the Calhoun Port Authority.
Relating to the composition of the board of the Calhoun Port Authority.
Relating to testing of voting tabulation equipment.
Relating to testing of voting tabulation equipment.
Relating to security of election system equipment.
Relating to security of election system equipment.
Relating to certain election practices and procedures.
Relating to certain election practices and procedures.
Relating to an opportunity to correct certain defects in an early voting ballot voted by mail.
Relating to an opportunity to correct certain defects in an early voting ballot voted by mail.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many Texas laws on elections--general passed in 2025?
- The Texas 89th Legislature enacted 30 laws related to elections--general. These bills were authored by 20 different legislators and address various aspects of elections--general policy in Texas.
- Did elections--general bills originate in the Texas House or Senate?
- Elections--general legislation from the 89th Legislature includes 15 House bills and 15 Senate bills. Both chambers contributed significant legislation on this topic.
- Which Texas legislators authored the most elections--general bills?
- The leading authors of elections--general legislation include Sen. Bryan Hughes (R) with 6 bills, Rep. Mano DeAyala (R) with 2 bills, Rep. Matthew Shaheen (R) with 2 bills. These lawmakers have demonstrated particular focus on elections--general issues during the 89th Legislature.
- How urgent are the compliance requirements for elections--general legislation?
- Among the 30 elections--general bills enacted, 2 have critical compliance urgency and 10 have moderate urgency. Businesses should prioritize reviewing high-urgency bills for immediate compliance planning.
- What subjects are related to elections--general in Texas law?
- Elections--general legislation frequently overlaps with Elections, Elections--administration, Elections--election Officers. Bills often address multiple related policy areas, so reviewing these connected subjects may provide additional context.
- Is there bipartisan support for elections--general legislation in Texas?
- Yes, 10 of the 30 elections--general bills (33%) have bipartisan sponsorship, with both Republican and Democrat sponsors. This indicates areas of cross-party agreement on elections--general policy.
- When do Texas elections--general laws from the 89th Legislature take effect?
- Most Texas legislation takes effect September 1, 2025, unless otherwise specified. Some elections--general bills may have immediate effective dates or delayed implementation schedules. Review individual bills for specific effective dates and compliance deadlines.
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