Relating to requirements for certain ballot propositions and to related procedures and provisions.
SB 506 requires ballot propositions in Texas to use clear, neutral wording that avoids misleading voters. It mandates the Secretary of State to review propositions within seven days for clarity and fairness, and directs cities to revise or replace misleading language. If cities fail to correct issues, the Secretary of State can draft the ballot language instead. This law directly affects home-rule cities, petitioners, and voters by standardizing ballot language for city charter amendments, initiatives, and referendums. The bill became effective September 1, 2025, after passing both chambers and receiving gubernatorial approval.
Bill status
signed
all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Nov 2024
Committee Review
May 2025
Senate Passage
Jun 2025
House Passage
Jun 2025
Signed into Law
Jun 2025
Introduced Nov 25, 2024
Signed Jun 20, 2025
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Formatting and layout were standardized for the final enrolled version, including proper spacing, line breaks, and official certification signatures at the end.
Floor votes · Senate Apr 30, 2025 · House May 27, 2025
How they voted
24–6
Passed
Total votes 30
Apr 30, 2025
D
Democratic10
60% Nay
R
Republican20
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
58
Key actions
17
Committee
10
Amendments
8
Jun 20, 2025
Signed into law
Signed by the Governor
executive
Jun 2, 2025
Lower · Passed
Signed in the House
lower
Jun 1, 2025
Upper · Passed
Signed in the Senate
upper
May 31, 2025
Introduced
Senate concurs in House amendment(s)-reported
lower
May 30, 2025
Introduced
Senate concurs in House amendment(s)
upper
May 30, 2025
Introduced
House amendment(s) laid before the Senate
upper
May 28, 2025
Upper · Passed
House passage as amended reported
upper
May 28, 2025
Lower · Passed
Passed
lower
May 27, 2025
Lower · Passed
Passed to 3rd reading as amended
lower
May 27, 2025
Amended
Amendment withdrawn
lower
May 27, 2025
Introduced
Amendment(s) offered
lower
May 27, 2025
Lower · Passed
Amended
lower
May 27, 2025
House · Passed
House Vote: pass (110-20-16)
house
May 22, 2025
Lower · Passed
Committee report sent to Calendars
lower
May 21, 2025
Lower · Passed
Committee report distributed
lower
May 16, 2025
Lower · Passed
Reported favorably as substituted
lower
May 1, 2025
Committee
Referred to Elections
lower
May 1, 2025
Introduced
Read first time
lower
Apr 30, 2025
Introduced
Received from the Senate
lower
Apr 30, 2025
Upper · Passed
Passed
upper
Apr 22, 2025
Upper · Passed
Committee report printed and distributed
upper
Apr 22, 2025
Upper · Passed
Reported favorably as substituted
upper
Apr 16, 2025
Upper · Passed
Vote taken in committee
upper
Apr 7, 2025
Upper · Passed
Left pending in committee
upper
Apr 7, 2025
Upper · Passed
Testimony taken in committee
upper
Feb 3, 2025
Committee
Referred to State Affairs
upper
Feb 3, 2025
Introduced
Read first time
upper
8 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
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