Senate bill · 89R
SB 656
Relating to the solicitation and distribution of an application to vote by mail.
Did not pass
Progress
47 days from first to latest action, across 4 recorded actions.
Filed
Dec 18
Referred to committee
Feb 3
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 State Affairs State Affairs
Feb 3, 2025 · Senate
Read first time
Feb 3, 2025 · Senate
Filed
Dec 18, 2024 · Senate
Received by the Secretary of the Senate
Dec 18, 2024 · Senate
Bills on similar topics
Other legislation this session sharing the most index topics.
| Bill | Author | Progress | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 2259Relating to the instructions for an application form for an early voting ballot. | Mano DeAyalaR | Became law | Became law | Jun 20, 2025Effective on 9/1/25 |
| HB 569Relating to an opportunity to correct certain defects in an early voting ballot voted by mail. | John BucyD | Reported from committee | Did not pass | May 2, 2025Laid on the table subject to call |
| HB 3775Relating to processing early voting ballots voted by mail. | Dennis PaulR | Reported from committee | Did not pass | Apr 22, 2025Committee report sent to Calendars |
| HB 1091Relating to early voting and to related practices and procedures. | Dennis PaulR | Reported from committee | Did not pass | May 14, 2025Returned to committee |