Relating to the procedure for closing a polling place.
SB 109 amends Texas election law to require that any election watcher present at a polling place (up to three total) may sign a tape printed under the relevant procedure. This procedural change directly affects election watchers who observe polling place operations. The bill adds this specific signature requirement to Section 61.002 of the Election Code, with the change taking effect September 1, 2025. It does not alter voting procedures or eligibility but specifies a documentation step for watchers.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Nov 2024
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Nov 12, 2024
Last action Feb 3, 2025
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Feb 3, 2025
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Referred to State Affairs
upper
Feb 3, 2025
Introduced
Read first time
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Bob Hall
RRepublican
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