Texas 89th Legislature, Regular Session Status: Introduced

HB 522 — Relating to the ability of voters with certain disabilities to cast a secret ballot.

Last action — Referred to Elections: Mar 3 2025 2:24PM

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  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill died with 89th Legislature, Regular Session. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

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Summary

Relating to the ability of voters with certain disabilities to cast a secret ballot.

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This bill amends 2 section(s) of the Texas statutes: Section 87.0223(a), Election Code, Section 87.0431(a), Election Code.

  • CHAPTER 107. ACCESSIBLE VOTING SYSTEMS FOR VOTERS WITH CERTAIN DISABILITIES Sec. 107.001. APPLICABILITY. This chapter applies only to a person who: (1) is eligible to vote by mail under Section 82.002(a)(1); and (2) would be eligible to receive assistance at a polling place under Section 64.031(1). Sec. 107.002. ONLINE ASSISTIVE TOOL. (a) The secretary of state shall develop an online tool that allows a voter described by Section 107.001 to complete an application for a ballot to be voted by mail or mark a ballot online with the use of assistive technology. (b) The online tool developed under this section must allow a voter described by Section 107.001 to complete an application for a ballot to be voted by mail or mark a ballot without personal assistance. (c) A person to whom this chapter applies may: (1) print an application completed under Subsection (a) and submit the voter's application for a ballot to be voted by mail in the same manner as provided by Section 84.007; (2) request e-mail transmission of balloting materials under this chapter from the appropriate early voting clerk; and (3) print marked balloting materials transmitted under Subdivision (2) and submit the voter's balloting materials in the same manner as provided by Subchapter C, Chapter 101. Sec. 107.003. RULES. The secretary of state may adopt rules as necessary to implement this chapter.

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  • Section 87.0223(a), Election Code

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  • Section 87.0431(a), Election Code

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Action History

  1. Referred to Elections

  2. Read first time

  3. Filed

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 522 do?
Relating to the ability of voters with certain disabilities to cast a secret ballot.
Who sponsors HB 522?
HB 522 is sponsored by Thresa "Terry" Meza.
What is the current status of HB 522?
This bill died with 89th Legislature, Regular Session. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HB 522?
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