Texas 89th Legislature, Regular Session Status: Introduced

HB 4728 — Relating to the elimination of electronic poll lists and the countywide polling place program and to the required use of hand-marked paper ballots for all elections.

Last action — Referred to Elections: Apr 3 2025 12:38PM

  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.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there are no live odds of enactment. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

Relating to the elimination of electronic poll lists and the countywide polling place program and to the required use of hand-marked paper ballots for all elections.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Referred to Elections

  2. Read first time

  3. Filed

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 7 co-sponsors · 176 not signed on

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Co-sponsors (7)

Not signed on (176)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 4728 do?
Relating to the elimination of electronic poll lists and the countywide polling place program and to the required use of hand-marked paper ballots for all elections.
Who sponsors HB 4728?
HB 4728 is sponsored by Andy Hopper, Ben Bumgarner, Hillary Hickland, Helen Kerwin, Brent Money, Katrina Pierson, Joanne Shofner, and Wes Virdell.
What is the current status of HB 4728?
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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