HB 1058
AN ACT relating to the eligibility requirements to serve as an election
89th Regular Session
Jan 14, 2025 - Jun 2, 2025 • Session ended
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What This Bill Does
Modifies eligibility requirements for election watchers in Texas. It requires election watchers to complete mandatory training before serving in their role, ensuring that individuals monitoring elections have a baseline understanding of election procedures and protocols. The changes apply to election watchers across different types of elections at the county and political subdivision levels, potentially improving the consistency and professionalism of election monitoring.
Subject Areas
Bill Text
relating to the eligibility requirements to serve as an election BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: SECTION 1. Section 33.031, Election Code, is amended to Sec. 33.031. GENERAL ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS. [(a)] To be eligible to serve as a watcher, a person must: [(1) of the county in which the person is to serve, in an election ordered by the governor or a county authority or in a [(2) of the part of the county in which the election is held, in an election ordered by the governor or a county authority that does not cover the entire county of the person's residence]; (2) [(3) of the political subdivision, in an election ordered by an authority of a political subdivision other than a [(b) In addition to the requirements of Subsection (a), to be eligible to serve as a watcher, a person must] complete training SECTION 2. This Act takes effect September 1, 2025.
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Bill History
Bill filed: AN ACT relating to the eligibility requirements to serve as an election
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