Texas 89th Legislature, Regular Session Status: Introduced

HB 5386 — Relating to allowing pregnant individuals to vote by mail if they will be in the second or third trimester on election day.

Last action — Referred to Elections: Apr 7 2025 5:28PM

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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.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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

Summary

Relating to allowing pregnant individuals to vote by mail if they will be in the second or third trimester on election day.

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How this bill changes current law

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This bill amends 2 section(s) of the Texas statutes: Section 82.002, Election Code, Section 82.002(a), Election Code.

  • Section 82.002, Election Code

    CONFINEMENT FOR CHILDBIRTH → OTHER PHYSICAL CONDITION

    amended

  • Section 82.002(a), Election Code

    or three → four ; or (3) will be in the second or third trimester of pregnancy on election day

    amended

Action History

  1. Referred to Elections

  2. Read first time

  3. Filed

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 183 not signed on

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 5386 do?
Relating to allowing pregnant individuals to vote by mail if they will be in the second or third trimester on election day.
Who sponsors HB 5386?
HB 5386 is sponsored by Mihaela Plesa.
What is the current status of HB 5386?
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 5386?
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