HB 4228 Texas House · 89th Legislature (2025)

Relating to prohibiting an officer or employee of a political subdivision of this state from distributing certain voter registration application forms.

HB 4228 prohibits local government employees (such as city or county staff) from giving out voter registration forms to people who did not specifically ask for them. It also bans using public funds to help others distribute these forms to people who didn't request them. The law directly affects how local offices handle voter registration materials at events, through mailings, or other outreach. The bill takes effect September 1, 2025.
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Mar 2025
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Introduced Mar 31, 2025 Last action Mar 31, 2025
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Mark Dorazio
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