Texas · 89th Legislature (2025) · Bill

HB 493: Relating to ineligibility to serve as a poll watcher.

Enacted Last action June 20, 2025: Effective on 9/1/25

Plain-language summary

HB 493 is a bill introduced in the Texas House on November 12, 2024. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to ineligibility to serve as a poll watcher. Primary sponsor: Matt Shaheen (Republican), Giovanni Capriglione (Republican), Will Metcalf (Republican), Bryan Hughes (Republican). It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (June 20, 2025): Effective on 9/1/25.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Matt Shaheen (Republican); Giovanni Capriglione (Republican); Will Metcalf (Republican); Bryan Hughes (Republican). 2 co-sponsors.