HB 1182

AN ACT relating to certain procedures for voters to vote a limited ballot

House Bill • Hinojosa
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89th Regular Session

Jan 14, 2025 - Jun 2, 2025 • Session ended

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What This Bill Does

Modifies procedures for voters to cast a limited ballot, specifically allowing voters to submit a limited ballot statement at any early voting polling place designated by the county, rather than just the main early voting polling place. The change provides more flexibility for voters who need to cast a limited ballot, either in person during early voting or by mail. The new procedure takes effect on September 1, 2025, giving election officials time to prepare for the updated process.

Subject Areas

Elections--Registration & Suffrage

Bill Text

relating to certain procedures for voters to vote a limited ballot
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
SECTION 1.  Section 112.002(d), Election Code, is amended to
(d)  A statement executed under Subsection (c) shall be
(1)  to an election officer at any early voting polling
place designated by the county as a polling place where voters may
submit a limited ballot [the main early voting polling place], if
the person is voting by personal appearance; or
(2)  with the person's application for a ballot to be
voted by mail, if the person is voting by mail.
SECTION 2.  This Act takes effect September 1, 2025.

Bill Sponsors

Legislators who authored or co-sponsored this bill.

Gina Hinojosa

Gina Hinojosa

Primary Author
D House District 49

Bill History

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Bill filed: AN ACT relating to certain procedures for voters to vote a limited ballot

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