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Introduced
11/14/2022
11/14/2022
In Committee
02/15/2023
02/15/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/29/2023
05/29/2023
Introduced Session
88th Legislature Regular Session
Bill Summary
Relating to the punishment for illegal voting; increasing criminal penalties.
AI Summary
This bill increases the criminal penalties for illegal voting in Texas. Specifically, it amends the Election Code to make an offense under this section a felony of the second degree, unless the person is convicted of an attempt, in which case the offense is a state jail felony. Previously, this offense was a Class A misdemeanor. The changes in the law apply only to offenses committed on or after the effective date of the bill, which is either immediately upon receiving a two-thirds vote of all members elected to each house or on September 1, 2023 if it does not receive the necessary votes for immediate effect.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Co-author authorized (on 02/22/2023)
Official Document
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bill summary
| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=88R&Bill=SB166 |
| BillText | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/88R/billtext/html/SB00166I.htm |
| Bill | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/88R/billtext/pdf/SB00166I.pdf |
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