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TX HB52
TX HB52Relating to the penalty for the offense of illegal voting; increasing a criminal penalty.
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Introduced
11/14/2022
11/14/2022
In Committee
02/23/2023
02/23/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/29/2023
05/29/2023
Introduced Session
88th Legislature Regular Session
Bill Summary
Relating to the penalty for the offense of illegal voting; increasing a criminal penalty.
AI Summary
This bill increases the criminal penalty for the offense of illegal voting from a Class A misdemeanor to a felony of the second degree, unless the person is convicted of an attempt, in which case it is a state jail felony. The changes in law apply only to offenses committed on or after the effective date of the Act, which is September 1, 2023.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (24)
Keith Bell (R)*,
David Cook (R)*,
Will Metcalf (R)*,
Andy Murr (R)*,
David Spiller (R)*,
Doc Anderson (R),
Ben Bumgarner (R),
Briscoe Cain (R),
Jay Dean (R),
Richard Hayes (R),
Cole Hefner (R),
Ken King (R),
John Kuempel (R),
Terri Leo-Wilson (R),
Candy Noble (R),
Tom Oliverson (R),
Angelia Orr (R),
Jared Patterson (R),
Dennis Paul (R),
Glenn Rogers (R),
Lynn Stucky (R),
Kronda Thimesch (R),
Cody Vasut (R),
Terry Wilson (R),
Last Action
Referred to Elections (on 02/23/2023)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=88R&Bill=HB52 |
| BillText | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/88R/billtext/html/HB00052I.htm |
| Bill | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/88R/billtext/pdf/HB00052I.pdf |
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