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TX HB1735
TX HB1735Relating to the penalty for the offense of illegal voting; increasing a criminal penalty.
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Introduced
01/26/2023
01/26/2023
In Committee
03/07/2023
03/07/2023
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 amends the Texas Election Code to increase the penalty for the offense of illegal voting from a Class A misdemeanor to a second-degree felony, unless the person is convicted of an attempt, in which case it would be a state jail felony. The changes in the law only apply to offenses committed on or after the effective date of the bill, which is September 1, 2023. Offenses committed before that date are governed by the previous law.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (7)
Jeff Leach (R)*,
Ben Bumgarner (R),
Richard Hayes (R),
Terri Leo-Wilson (R),
Will Metcalf (R),
Jared Patterson (R),
Kronda Thimesch (R),
Last Action
Referred to Elections (on 03/07/2023)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=88R&Bill=HB1735 |
| BillText | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/88R/billtext/html/HB01735I.htm |
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