HB 2139
AN ACT relating to voting by a voter unable to enter a polling place.
89th Regular Session
Jan 14, 2025 - Jun 2, 2025 • Session ended
Awaiting Committee Assignment
Bill filed, pending referral to House committee
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Fiscal Note
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What This Bill Does
Allows voters who cannot enter a polling place to receive a ballot at the entrance or curb under specific circumstances: if they are physically unable to enter without assistance, have a child under 12 that cannot be left unsupervised, or are the primary caretaker of a dependent person who cannot be left alone. The legislation expands voting accessibility for people with mobility challenges or caregiving responsibilities, ensuring they can still participate in the electoral process without compromising their personal responsibilities or health.
Bill Text
relating to voting by a voter unable to enter a polling place. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: SECTION 1. Section 64.009(a), Election Code, is amended to (a) On [If a voter is physically unable to enter the polling place without personal assistance or likelihood of injuring the voter's health, on] the voter's request, an election officer shall deliver a ballot to the voter at the polling place entrance or curb (1) is physically unable to enter the polling place without personal assistance or likelihood of injuring the voter's (2) has legal custody of a child younger than 12 years of age and entering the polling place would require leaving the child without adequate supervision; or (3) is the primary caretaker of a person who is unable to care for themselves and entering the polling place would require leaving the person without adequate supervision. SECTION 2. This Act takes effect September 1, 2025.
Bill Sponsors
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Bill History
Bill filed: AN ACT relating to voting by a voter unable to enter a polling place.
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