House bill · 89R
HB 2579
Relating to the use of a public school as a polling place.
Did not pass
Progress
38 days from first to latest action, across 3 recorded actions.
Filed
Feb 7
Referred to committee
Mar 17
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 17, 2025 · House
Read first time
Mar 17, 2025 · House
Filed
Feb 7, 2025 · House
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Other legislation this session sharing the most index topics.
| Bill | Author | Progress | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 3144Relating to the use of a public school or institution of higher education as a polling place. | Carrie IsaacR | Referred to committee | Did not pass | Mar 20, 2025Referred to Elections |
| HB 3909Relating to the use of a wireless communication device at a polling place. | Hillary HicklandR | Became law | Became law | Jun 20, 2025Effective on 9/1/25 |
| SB 2216Relating to security of election system equipment. | Bryan HughesR | Became law | Became law | Jun 20, 2025Effective on 9/1/25 |
| HB 3697Relating to the text on an application for a ballot to be voted by mail. | Philip CortezD | Became law | Became law | Jun 20, 2025Effective on 9/1/25 |
| SB 2964Relating to an opportunity to correct certain defects in an early voting ballot voted by mail. | Bryan HughesR | Became law | Became law | May 19, 2025Effective on 9/1/25 |
| HB 677Relating to the restrictions on political activities of a county elections administrator. | Mano DeAyalaR | Became law | Became law | Jun 20, 2025Effective on 9/1/25 |