Bill > SB62

This bill modifies the Texas Election Code to explicitly allow children under 14 years old to read or mark a ballot on behalf of their parent while at a voting station, with the important clarification that such actions by the child do not count as "assisting a voter" under existing legal definitions. Currently, children under 18 are already permitted to accompany a parent to a voting station, but this bill specifically expands the child's potential involvement by allowing those under 14 to directly interact with the ballot when directed by their parent. The bill will take effect on September 1, 2025, providing clear guidelines about children's participation in the voting process while ensuring that the child's ballot-related actions are not considered improper voter assistance. This change appears designed to make voting more accessible for parents with young children by allowing them to more actively participate in the voting experience without legal complications.

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https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=89R&Bill=SB62