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TX SB688
Relating to the date of the meeting of presidential electors of this state.
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Introduced
12/20/2024
12/20/2024
In Committee
04/17/2025
04/17/2025
Crossed Over
03/13/2025
03/13/2025
Passed
05/12/2025
05/12/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
05/24/2025
05/24/2025
Introduced Session
89th Legislature Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT relating to the date of the meeting of presidential electors of this state.
AI Summary
This bill modifies the Texas Election Code by changing the day of the week when presidential electors meet at the State Capitol. Specifically, the bill shifts the meeting date from the first Monday after the second Wednesday in December to the first Tuesday after the second Wednesday in December. Presidential electors are individuals chosen to cast formal votes for president and vice president in the Electoral College system, representing their state's popular vote outcome. The change is minor but potentially significant, as it slightly adjusts the precise timing of the Electoral College voting process. The bill is set to take effect on September 1, 2025, which provides advance notice to election officials and allows time for preparation. The bill passed both the Texas Senate (30-0) and House of Representatives (124-0) with unanimous support, indicating broad agreement on this technical adjustment to the state's electoral procedures.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (5)
Last Action
Effective on 9/1/25 (on 05/24/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=89R&Bill=SB688 |
| BillText | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/89R/billtext/html/SB00688F.htm |
| BillText | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/89R/billtext/html/SB00688H.htm |
| Analysis (House Committee Report) | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/89R/analysis/html/SB00688H.htm |
| BillText | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/89R/billtext/html/SB00688E.htm |
| BillText | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/89R/billtext/html/SB00688S.htm |
| Analysis (Introduced) | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/89R/analysis/html/SB00688I.htm |
| Fiscal Note (Introduced) | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/89R/fiscalnotes/html/SB00688I.htm |
| BillText | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/89R/billtext/html/SB00688I.htm |
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