Bill > HB2720

This bill introduces the Agreement Among the States to Elect the President by National Popular Vote, which would fundamentally change how presidential elections are conducted in participating states. Under this interstate compact, states would agree to award their electoral votes to the candidate who wins the national popular vote, regardless of the state-level results. The agreement would only take effect once states representing a majority of electoral votes have joined. Key provisions include requiring each member state to conduct a statewide popular election, aggregate nationwide vote totals, and certify electors for the presidential slate with the most national votes. The bill provides detailed mechanisms for calculating and certifying vote totals, handling potential ties, and managing electors. States can join or withdraw from the compact, though withdrawals close to the end of a presidential term would not take immediate effect. If there is a conflict between the compact and Texas state laws, the compact would generally prevail, except in cases where it conflicts with the Texas Constitution, in which case the Constitution would take precedence. The bill is set to take effect on September 1, 2025, giving time for implementation and potential legal review.