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TX HB222
TX HB222Relating to increasing the punishment of conduct constituting the offense of illegal voting.
summary
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 increasing the punishment of conduct constituting the offense of illegal voting.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Texas Election Code to increase the punishment for the offense of illegal voting. Specifically, it changes the offense from a Class A misdemeanor to a second-degree felony, unless the person is convicted of an attempt, in which case the offense would be a state jail felony. The changes in law apply only to offenses committed on or after the effective date of the bill, which is September 1, 2023.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
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=HB222 |
| BillText | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/88R/billtext/html/HB00222I.htm |
| Bill | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/88R/billtext/pdf/HB00222I.pdf |
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