Bill

HB 493

Relating to ineligibility to serve as a poll watcher.

89th Legislature (2025) Introduced by Paul Bettencourt and 5 co-sponsors

Texas HB 493 imposes new ineligibility requirements for poll watchers, effective September 1, 2025, restricting certain individuals from serving as election observers.

Effective on 9/1/25

#elections--electionofficers(i0305) #elections--general(i0310)

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Enrolled capitol.texas.gov

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House Committee Report capitol.texas.gov

Engrossed capitol.texas.gov

Senate Committee Report capitol.texas.gov

Bill text & amendments

Fiscal Note (Introduced) Analysis (House Committee Report) Witness List (House Committee Report) Fiscal Note (Enrolled) Analysis (Engrossed) Fiscal Note (House Committee Report) Fiscal Note (Engrossed) Witness List (Senate Committee Report)

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