Texas · 89th Legislature, 2nd Called Session (2025) · Bill

HB 296: Relating to election procedures regarding accepting a voter with a residence address that is not current and the immediate effect of a voter's registration after the registrar's receipt of certain change of address notices.

Introduced Last action August 25, 2025: Filed

Plain-language summary

HB 296 is a bill introduced in the Texas House on August 25, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to election procedures regarding accepting a voter with a residence address that is not current and the immediate effect of a voter's registration after the registrar's receipt of certain change of address notices. Primary sponsor: Briscoe Cain (Republican), Pat Curry (Republican), Gary Gates (Republican), Dennis Paul (Republican), Cook. It lists 5 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (August 25, 2025): Filed.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Briscoe Cain (Republican); Pat Curry (Republican); Gary Gates (Republican); Dennis Paul (Republican); and 1 more. 5 co-sponsors.