SB 2819 Texas Senate · 89th Legislature (2025)

Relating to the restrictions on political activities of a county elections administrator.

SB 2819 restricts political activities for Texas county elections administrators by prohibiting them from running for public office, holding public office, serving in a political party, or holding positions appointed by elected officials. If an administrator violates these rules, they automatically vacate their position. The bill applies only to appointments made on or after September 1, 2025, meaning current administrators remain unaffected by the new rules. This amendment to the Election Code aims to maintain neutrality in election administration by preventing conflicts of interest for those managing county elections.
Tags: Elections
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Mar 14, 2025 Last action Apr 30, 2025
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Apr 30, 2025
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Apr 30, 2025
Upper · Passed
Reported favorably w/o amendments
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Apr 28, 2025
Upper · Passed
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Apr 24, 2025
Upper · Passed
Left pending in committee
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Apr 7, 2025
Committee
Referred to State Affairs
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Apr 7, 2025
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Paul Bettencourt
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