HB 4962 Texas House · 89th Legislature (2025)

Relating to the disclosure of citizenship of a candidate for public office.

HB 4962, titled "Relating to the disclosure of citizenship of a candidate for public office," would require candidates for public office to disclose their citizenship status as part of their filing documentation. This requirement directly affects candidates running for elected positions at the local or state level. The bill's key mechanism involves adding citizenship verification to standard candidate filing forms, though specific enforcement details are not provided in the available context. The bill was filed on March 13, 2025, and referred to the Elections committee on April 3, 2025, but its full text is unavailable for detailed analysis.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Apr 2025
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Governor
Introduced Apr 3, 2025 Last action Apr 3, 2025
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Apr 3, 2025
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Referred to Elections
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Apr 3, 2025
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2 primary · 38 co-sponsors

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