Bill

HB 2602

87(R) - 2021
House Elections
House Elections

Contact the Author

Dennis Paul

Phone:

512-463-0734

Capitol Office:

E2.908

Email:

Vote Recommendation

Yes
  • Neutral
  • Neutral
  • Neutral
  • Positive
  • Neutral

Author(s)

Dennis Paul

Co-Author(s)

Charles Anderson
Ed Thompson
Tony Tinderholt

Bill Caption

Relating to hours of service by an election watcher.

Fiscal Notes

No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.


Bill Analysis

HB 2602 would remove the requirement that a poll watcher must serve for 5 continuous hours at a polling place, for the poll watcher to work whatever hours the poll watcher chooses.

Vote Recommendation Notes

Texas Action supports HB 2602 as it empowers the limited government and individual liberty principles by granting poll watchers more flexibility in observing elections.

Contact the Author

Dennis Paul

Phone:

512-463-0734

Capitol Office:

E2.908

Email: