Relating to the repeal of the exception to the offense of unlawfully prohibiting an employee from voting.

SB 978 repeals a specific exception in Texas law that previously allowed certain employer actions to unlawfully prevent employees from voting. It removes Section 276.004(b) of the Election Code, which had created a legal loophole enabling employers to interfere with voting rights in some circumstances. The bill directly affects employees whose voting rights may have been restricted by employers and employers who could have faced legal consequences under the repealed exception. The change takes effect September 1, 2025, applying only to offenses occurring on or after that date.