HB 4287
AN ACT relating to posting certain election information on the Internet
89th Regular Session
Jan 14, 2025 - Jun 2, 2025 • Session ended
Awaiting Committee Assignment
Bill filed, pending referral to House committee
Committee
Not yet assigned
Fiscal Note
Not available
What This Bill Does
relating to posting certain election information on the Internet
Subject Areas
Bill Text
relating to posting certain election information on the Internet website of certain political subdivisions. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: SECTION 1. Section 4.009, Election Code, is amended by adding Subsections (c) and (d) to read as follows: (c) Not later than the 150th day before election day, a political subdivision other than a county, city, or independent school district that holds an election and maintains an Internet website shall post on the public Internet website for the political (3) each office to appear on the ballot; (5) the date candidate packets are available, (d) A political subdivision to which Subsection (c) applies shall post the name of each candidate for an elected office on the ballot on the public Internet website for the political subdivision (1) for a political subdivision with fewer than 10,000 registered voters, the 10th business day after the date the candidate's application is received; and (2) for a political subdivision with more than 10,000 registered voters, the second business day after the date the SECTION 2. The changes in law made by this Act apply to an election ordered on or after the effective date of this Act. SECTION 3. This Act takes effect September 1, 2025.
Expert Lobbyists for This Bill
These lobbyists specialize in Political Subdivisions and related subject areas.
Adnelis M. Perez Vega
PremiumBrianna M. Menard
Robert D. Miller
Haley Cornyn
Michael J. Johnson
Vera Denise Rose
Gavin L. Massingill
Leslie Pardue
Fred Shannon
Sean Abbott
Bill History
Bill filed: AN ACT relating to posting certain election information on the Internet
Related Guides
Learn more about tracking Texas legislation and working with lobbyists.
How to Read & Track Texas Bills
Master bill numbering, understand legislative language, and learn effective tracking strategies.
Understanding Texas Legislative Deadlines
Navigate the 140-day session with critical calendar dates and filing deadlines.
How Laws Get Made in Texas
Follow a bill's journey from filing to the governor's desk through committees and floor votes.
When Should Your Business Hire a Lobbyist?
Discover the signs that your business needs professional advocacy at the Texas Capitol.