Texas 89th Legislature, 2nd Called Session (2025) Status: Introduced

HB 209 — Relating to the prosecution of certain election offenses.

Last action — Filed

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

This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced August 18, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

Based on the sponsor, cosponsors, and committee posture, this bill has a low chance of becoming law.

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Prognosis

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Bill Text

Action History

  1. Filed

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 5 co-sponsors · 178 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (5)

Not signed on (178)

178 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"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.

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Subjects

elections
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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HB 209?
HB 209 is sponsored by Leo Wilson, Will Metcalf, Shelley Luther, Richard Hayes, Andy Hopper, and David Cook.
What is the current status of HB 209?
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced August 18, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track HB 209?
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