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SB 54 — Relating to election procedures regarding accepting a voter with a residence address that is not current and the immediate effect of a voter's registration after the registrar's receipt of certain change of address notices.
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This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced August 26, 2025. Enacted.
Signed by Governor Greg Abbott (Republican) on September 17, 2025.
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11 sponsors
2 primary, 9 co-sponsors signed on.
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Passed 3 recorded votes so far.
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Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
17 added · 2 removedPlain-language change summary
The latest version of Bill SB 54 confirms its passage in both the Senate and House, including the official vote counts for each chamber. The amendment removes the initial sponsorship line, simplifying the bill's introduction. This change matters because it streamlines the legislative process, allowing the focus to stay on the bill's content and the voting outcomes rather than who introduced it.
By:AAHughes,S.B.ANo.A54 etAN al.ACT relating to election procedures regarding accepting a voter with a residence address that is not current and the immediate effect of a voter s registration after the registrar’s receipt of certain change of address notices.
S.B.ANo.A54 A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT relating to election procedures regarding accepting a voter with a residence address that is not current and the immediate effect of a voter s registration after the registrar’s receipt of certain change of address notices.
S.B.ANo.A54 ______________________________ ______________________________ President of the SenateAAAAAAAAAAAAASpeaker of the House I hereby certify that S.B.ANo.A54 passed the Senate on AugustA27,A2025, by the following vote:AAYeasA19, NaysA7.
______________________________ AAAASecretary of the Senate I hereby certify that S.B.ANo.A54 passed the House on SeptemberA2,A2025, by the following vote:AAYeasA86, NaysA46, two present not voting.
______________________________ AAAAChief Clerk of the House Approved:
______________________________ AAAAAAAAAAAAADate ______________________________ AAAAAAAAAAAGovernor 4
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This bill amends 1 section(s) of the Texas statutes: Section 15.025(a), Election Code.
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Section 15.025(a), Election Code
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resides requirement ; and (4) a request to the registrar to change the voter's registration address to the address at which the voter resides→ is registered and, if applicable: (1) resides in the political subdivision served by the authority ordering the election if the political subdivision is other than the county; or (2) resides in the territory covered by the election in a less-than-countywide election ordered by the governor or a county authority requirements andamended
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Sponsors
- Matt Shaheen · Primary
- Kevin Sparks · Cosponsor
- Charles Schwertner · Cosponsor
- Tan Parker · Cosponsor
- Mayes Middleton · Cosponsor
- Adam Hinojosa · Cosponsor
- Bob Hall · Cosponsor
- Brent Hagenbuch · Cosponsor
- Donna Campbell · Cosponsor
- Bryan Hughes · Primary
- Phil King · Cosponsor
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →2 sponsors · 9 co-sponsors · 173 not signed on · 53 voted No
"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.
Votes
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Unaffiliated | 87 | 46 | 0 | 18 |
| Total | 87 | 46 | 0 | 18 |
| % of votes cast | 58% | 30% | 0% | 12% |
How each member voted (151)
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Unaffiliated | 19 | 7 | 0 | 4 |
| Total | 19 | 7 | 0 | 4 |
| % of votes cast | 63% | 23% | 0% | 13% |
How each member voted (30)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Adam Hinojosa | — | Yea |
| Angela Paxton | — | Yea |
| Bob Hall | — | Yea |
| Borris Miles | — | Not Voting |
| Brandon Creighton | — | Yea |
| Brent Hagenbuch | — | Yea |
| Brian Birdwell | — | Yea |
| Bryan Hughes | — | Yea |
| Carol Alvarado | — | Nay |
| Charles Perry | — | Yea |
| Charles Schwertner | — | Yea |
| César Blanco | — | Nay |
| Donna Campbell | — | Yea |
| Joan Huffman | — | Yea |
| José Menéndez | — | Not Voting |
| Juan Hinojosa | — | Nay |
| Judith Zaffirini | — | Nay |
| Kevin Sparks | — | Yea |
| Lois Kolkhorst | — | Yea |
| Mayes Middleton | — | Yea |
| Molly Cook | — | Nay |
| Nathan Johnson | — | Nay |
| Paul Bettencourt | — | Yea |
| Pete Flores | — | Yea |
| Phil King | — | Yea |
| Robert Nichols | — | Yea |
| Roland Gutierrez | — | Nay |
| Royce West | — | Not Voting |
| Sarah Eckhardt | — | Not Voting |
| Tan Parker | — | Yea |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Unaffiliated | 19 | 8 | 0 | 3 |
| Total | 19 | 8 | 0 | 3 |
| % of votes cast | 63% | 27% | 0% | 10% |
How each member voted (30)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Adam Hinojosa | — | Yea |
| Angela Paxton | — | Yea |
| Bob Hall | — | Yea |
| Borris Miles | — | Not Voting |
| Brandon Creighton | — | Yea |
| Brent Hagenbuch | — | Yea |
| Brian Birdwell | — | Yea |
| Bryan Hughes | — | Yea |
| Carol Alvarado | — | Nay |
| Charles Perry | — | Yea |
| Charles Schwertner | — | Yea |
| César Blanco | — | Nay |
| Donna Campbell | — | Yea |
| Joan Huffman | — | Yea |
| José Menéndez | — | Nay |
| Juan Hinojosa | — | Nay |
| Judith Zaffirini | — | Nay |
| Kevin Sparks | — | Yea |
| Lois Kolkhorst | — | Yea |
| Mayes Middleton | — | Yea |
| Molly Cook | — | Nay |
| Nathan Johnson | — | Nay |
| Paul Bettencourt | — | Yea |
| Pete Flores | — | Yea |
| Phil King | — | Yea |
| Robert Nichols | — | Yea |
| Roland Gutierrez | — | Nay |
| Royce West | — | Not Voting |
| Sarah Eckhardt | — | Not Voting |
| Tan Parker | — | Yea |
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- Who sponsors SB 54?
- SB 54 is sponsored by Matt Shaheen, Kevin Sparks, Charles Schwertner, Tan Parker, Mayes Middleton, Adam Hinojosa, Bob Hall, Brent Hagenbuch, Donna Campbell, Bryan Hughes, and Phil King.
- What is the current status of SB 54?
- This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced August 26, 2025. Enacted.
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