Bill > HB657

This bill requires Texas counties to use a ".gov" or ".texas.gov" top-level domain when creating internet websites to post election information, as mandated by the state's Election Code. Specifically, counties must primarily use ".gov" for their election websites, but can use ".texas.gov" if the ".gov" domain is unavailable or if the county is already using ".texas.gov" as of September 1, 2025. Counties are expected to implement this domain requirement as soon as possible after the bill's effective date, but no later than September 1, 2026. The bill itself will take effect on September 1, 2025, and aims to standardize and potentially improve the credibility and accessibility of county-level election information websites by ensuring they use official government domain names.

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https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=89R&Bill=HB657