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TX HB4287
TX HB4287Relating to posting certain election information on the Internet website of certain political subdivisions.
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Introduced
03/10/2025
03/10/2025
In Committee
04/01/2025
04/01/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
06/02/2025
06/02/2025
Introduced Session
89th Legislature Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT relating to posting certain election information on the Internet website of certain political subdivisions.
AI Summary
This bill requires political subdivisions (such as special districts, water districts, or other local government entities) that maintain a public website to post specific election-related information online. For political subdivisions other than counties, cities, or independent school districts, they must publish on their website, no later than 150 days before election day, details including the election date, a call for candidates, offices on the ballot, the filing period, and when candidate packets are available. Additionally, these subdivisions must post the names of candidates on their website within a specified timeframe based on their size: for subdivisions with fewer than 10,000 registered voters, candidate names must be posted within 10 business days of receiving the candidate's application, and for those with more than 10,000 registered voters, candidate names must be posted within 2 business days of receiving the application. The changes will apply to elections ordered on or after the bill's effective date of September 1, 2025, with the goal of increasing transparency and providing easier access to election information for voters.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Referred to Elections (on 04/01/2025)
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Document Type | Source Location |
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State Bill Page | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=89R&Bill=HB4287 |
BillText | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/89R/billtext/html/HB04287I.htm |
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