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

HB 296 — 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.

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 25, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

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Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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This bill amends 1 section(s) of the Texas statutes: Section 15.025(a), Election Code.

  • Section 15.025(a), Election Code

    , , and (e) → and

    amended

  • 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 and

    amended

Action History

  1. Filed

Sponsors

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5 sponsors · 5 co-sponsors · 174 not signed on

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Co-sponsors (5)

Not signed on (174)

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HB 296?
HB 296 is sponsored by Terri Leo Wilson, David Spiller, Andy Hopper, Janis Holt, Keith Bell, Dennis Paul, Gary Gates, Pat Curry, Briscoe Cain, and David Cook.
What is the current status of HB 296?
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced August 25, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track HB 296?
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