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HB 3028

Relating to requiring notice regarding the potential eligibility to vote of certain persons convicted of a felony.

89th Legislature (2025) Introduced by Ron Reynolds

Texas HB 3028 mandates written notice to felony convicts about voting eligibility restoration, increasing civic participation access for formerly incarcerated individuals.

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Bill Summary · HB 3028

Legislative bill overview

HB 3028 requires the state to provide written notice to individuals convicted of felonies informing them of their potential eligibility to vote upon completion of their sentence. The bill aims to ensure that formerly incarcerated persons are aware of voting rights restoration procedures in Texas, which currently allows voting rights reinstatement after sentence completion under certain conditions.

Why is this important

Voter eligibility restoration is a critical civic participation issue affecting thousands of Texans annually. Many formerly incarcerated individuals are unaware of the specific conditions under which their voting rights are restored, leading to unintentional disenfranchisement. Systematic notification could increase political participation among this demographic and reduce barriers to re-engagement with the electoral process.

Potential points of contention

  • Implementation costs and responsibility: Questions about which agencies bear fiscal responsibility for notification systems and whether resources justify the administrative burden
  • Accuracy of eligibility determination: Concerns that notice systems may incorrectly inform individuals of eligibility status if sentences involve multiple convictions, paroles, or probation conditions
  • Voting rights scope: Debate over whether Texas's existing voting rights restoration framework is sufficiently inclusive or whether broader reforms are needed beyond notification alone

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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