Relating to countywide polling places.
SB 2151 would allow Texas counties to replace neighborhood voting locations with single countywide polling places for specific elections, including county elections, joint elections with other counties, and elections held under contract. It requires political parties to agree for primary elections and mandates that each countywide location uses a full county voter list instead of precinct-specific lists. The bill applies to all elections held under county authority, excluding general elections not covered by these categories. It takes effect September 1, 2025.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Mar 10, 2025
Last action Mar 24, 2025
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Mar 24, 2025
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Referred to State Affairs
upper
Mar 24, 2025
Introduced
Read first time
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Paul Bettencourt
RRepublican
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