Bill

HB 2075

86(R) - 2019
House Elections
Senate State Affairs
House Elections
Senate State Affairs

Vote Recommendation

Neutral
  • Neutral
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  • Neutral
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Author(s)

Victoria Neave
John H Bucy III
Valoree Swanson

Sponsor(s)

Judith Zaffirini

Bill Caption

Relating to the form of a candidate's name on a ballot. 

Fiscal Notes

Accord to the Legislative Budget Board, no fiscal impact the to state is anticipated. 

Bill Analysis

HB 2075 would amend Section 52.031, Election Code, to allow for candidates to use any surname acquired by law or marriage on the ballot. 

Vote Recommendation Notes

Since this is a matter that does not concern liberty principles, Texas Action has a neutral stance toward HB 2075.