House bill · 89R

HB 5491

Relating to vote harvesting; creating a civil penalty.

Did not pass

Progress

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

Filed
Mar 14
Referred to committee
Apr 7
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
Apr 7, 2025 · House
Read first time
Apr 7, 2025 · House
Filed
Mar 14, 2025 · House

Authors

Mitch LittleR

In committee

Elections
House
Referred Apr 7, 2025 · never reported

Topics

Civil Remedies & Liabilities Elections: General

Bill text

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