Bill

SB 1112

87(R) - 2021
Senate State Affairs
House Elections
Senate State Affairs
House Elections
Criminal Justice
Elections
Crimes

Contact the Author

Paul Bettencourt

Phone:

512-463-0107

Capitol Office:

3E.16

Email:

Vote Recommendation

Yes
  • Neutral
  • Neutral
  • Neutral
  • Positive
  • Positive

Author(s)

Paul Bettencourt
Brian Birdwell
Brandon Creighton
Bob Hall
Lois Kolkhorst
Charles Schwertner

Co-Author(s)

Drew Springer
Larry Taylor

Sponsor(s)

Valoree Swanson

Bill Caption

Relating to requirements for an early voting ballot voted by mail; creating a criminal offense.

Fiscal Notes

No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. 

Bill Analysis

SB 1112 would prohibit any election official from suspending existing requirements for accepting early voting ballots by mail. An election official who violates the prohibition would commit a Class A misdemeanor criminal offense.

Vote Recommendation Notes

Texas Action supports SB 1112 because it espouses the limited government and individual liberty principles by protecting Texas elections. SB 1112 would add additional security to Texas elections by restricting officials from arbitrarily suspending early voting ballot requirements and punishing officials who do so. The requirements, such as signature and registration verification, are crucial to ballot integrity. SB 1112 uplifts our individual liberty and limited government principles. 

Contact the Author

Paul Bettencourt

Phone:

512-463-0107

Capitol Office:

3E.16

Email: