SB 108 Texas Senate · 89th Legislature (2025)

Relating to the appointment of election clerks.

SB 108 amends Texas election code sections to clarify how election clerks are appointed. It requires both the lead election judge and alternate judge in each precinct to appoint at least one clerk each for every election, with flexibility to appoint more within limits set by county authorities. The bill also updates procedures for political parties to submit clerk candidate lists (within 25 days before general elections) that judges must consider when making appointments. These changes directly affect county election officials and political parties involved in the clerk appointment process. The bill does not alter voting procedures or outcomes but standardizes administrative responsibilities for election clerks.
Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Nov 2024
Committee Review
May 2025
Senate Passage
Apr 2025
House Passage
Governor
Introduced Nov 12, 2024 Last action May 21, 2025
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Introduced Engrossed · 4 edits · Apr 1, 2025
MODERATE
This bill amends the Texas Election Code to clarify the roles of presiding and alternate presiding judges in appointing election clerks, update the number of clerks required per precinct, and revise the process for submitting lists of potential clerks by political parties. It also adds a new section allowing clerks to be appointed at central counting stations and repeals an outdated section of the Election Code.
Scope change
The bill expands the scope of clerk appointment procedures to include central counting stations and clarifies the appointment process for both regular and special elections.
REQUIREMENT

Updated the number of clerks required per precinct and clarified the appointment process for presiding and alternate presiding judges.

Added a new provision allowing the manager, presiding judge, and alternate presiding judge to appoint clerks at central counting stations.

TIMELINE

Adjusted deadlines for submitting lists of potential clerks and making appointments to align with election schedules.

DEFINITION

Repealed Section 32.032 of the Election Code, which was likely outdated or superseded by the new provisions.

Floor votes

How they voted

This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
36
Key actions
13
Committee
12
Amendments
3
May 21, 2025
Lower · Passed
Committee report sent to Calendars
lower
May 21, 2025
Lower · Passed
Committee report distributed
lower
May 9, 2025
Lower · Passed
Reported favorably w/o amendment(s)
lower
May 8, 2025
Lower · Passed
Left pending in committee
lower
May 8, 2025
Lower · Passed
Testimony taken/registration(s) recorded in committee
lower
Apr 22, 2025
Committee
Referred to Elections
lower
Apr 22, 2025
Introduced
Read first time
lower
Apr 2, 2025
Introduced
Received from the Senate
lower
Apr 1, 2025
Upper · Passed
Passed
upper
Apr 1, 2025
Upper · Passed
Passed to engrossment as amended
upper
Apr 1, 2025
Upper · Passed
Amended
upper
Apr 1, 2025
Introduced
Amendment(s) offered
upper
Mar 24, 2025
Upper · Passed
Committee report printed and distributed
upper
Mar 24, 2025
Upper · Passed
Reported favorably w/o amendments
upper
Mar 20, 2025
Upper · Passed
Vote taken in committee
upper
Mar 13, 2025
Upper · Passed
Left pending in committee
upper
Mar 13, 2025
Upper · Passed
Testimony taken in committee
upper
Feb 3, 2025
Committee
Referred to State Affairs
upper
Feb 3, 2025
Introduced
Read first time
upper
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