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Introduced
03/10/2023
03/10/2023
In Committee
03/23/2023
03/23/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/29/2023
05/29/2023
Introduced Session
88th Legislature Regular Session
Bill Summary
Relating to certain ballot access requirements.
AI Summary
This bill amends certain ballot access requirements in Texas. Specifically, it increases the minimum number of signatures required for a candidate to appear on the ballot for statewide offices from 1% to 2% of the total vote received by all candidates for governor in the most recent gubernatorial election. For district, county, or precinct offices, the minimum number of required signatures is increased from 500 to 1,000, or 5% of the total vote received in the relevant district, county, or precinct. The bill also increases the filing fees for various state and local offices, such as U.S. Senator, state legislators, and judges. These changes apply only to elections ordered on or after the bill's effective date of September 1, 2023.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Left pending in committee (on 04/17/2023)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=88R&Bill=SB2532 |
| Fiscal Note (Introduced) | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/88R/fiscalnotes/html/SB02532I.htm |
| Analysis (Introduced) | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/88R/analysis/html/SB02532I.htm |
| BillText | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/88R/billtext/html/SB02532I.htm |
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