House bill · 89R

HB 2245

Relating to the verification of the citizenship status of registered voters.

Did not pass

Progress

44 days from first to latest action, across 3 recorded actions.

Filed
Jan 29
Referred to committee
Mar 14
Heard in committee
Stopped here
Reported from committee
Passed first chamber
Passed second chamber
Sent to governor
Became law

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Full history

Every action recorded by Texas Legislature Online.

Referred to Elections Elections
Mar 14, 2025 · House
Read first time
Mar 14, 2025 · House
Filed
Jan 29, 2025 · House

Authors

and 9 coauthors or sponsors

Terri Leo-WilsonR

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Richard Hayes cosponsorR
Ellen Troxclair cosponsorR
Hillary Hickland cosponsorR
Helen Kerwin cosponsorR
Andy Hopper cosponsorR
Joanne Shofner cosponsorR
Brent Money cosponsorR
Cody Harris cosponsorR
Wes Virdell cosponsorR

In committee

Elections
House
Referred Mar 14, 2025 · never reported

Topics

Aliens Elections: Registration & Suffrage

Bill text

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SJR 37Proposing a constitutional amendment clarifying that a voter must be a United States citizen.	Brian BirdwellR	Passed second chamber	Passed Legislature	May 15, 2025Filed with the Secretary of State
SB 964Relating to the appearance of a personal identification certificate or driver's license issued to a person who is not a citizen of the United States.	Bryan HughesR	Passed first chamber	Did not pass	May 12, 2025Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 304Relating to the procedure for accepting a voter who presents as identification a personal identification certificate, driver's license, or commercial driver's license issued to the voter that indicates the voter has not presented proof of the voter's United States citizenship to the Department of Public Safety.	Ryan GuillenR	Reported from committee	Did not pass	Apr 23, 2025Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2279Relating to the cancellation of a person's voter registration on notice that the person has acknowledged that the person is not a citizen.	Mike SchofieldR	Reported from committee	Did not pass	May 2, 2025Committee report sent to Calendars
HJR 161Proposing a constitutional amendment adding individuals who are not United States citizens to the classes of persons not allowed to vote in this state.	Candy NobleR	Reported from committee	Did not pass	May 9, 2025Laid on the table subject to call
SB 309Relating to a person submitting proof of citizenship to verify eligibility to vote in Texas.	Bryan HughesR	Referred to committee	Did not pass	Mar 12, 2025Co-author authorized