Texas · 89th Legislature (2025) · Bill

SB 16: Relating to requiring a person to submit proof of citizenship to register to vote, including the eligibility of certain voters to vote a limited federal ballot if the voter cannot supply the required proof and the procedures for the counting of those ballots; creating criminal offenses.

Passed one chamber Last action May 25, 2025: Committee report sent to Calendars

Plain-language summary

SB 16 is a bill introduced in the Texas Senate on March 11, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to requiring a person to submit proof of citizenship to register to vote, including the eligibility of certain voters to vote a limited federal ballot if the voter cannot supply the required proof and the procedures for the counting of those ballots; creating criminal offenses. Primary sponsor: Bryan Hughes (Republican), Paul Bettencourt (Republican), Birdwell, Donna Campbell (Republican), Creighton, Flores, Brent Hagenbuch (Republican), Bob Hall (Republican), Hancock, Adam Hinojosa (Republican), Joan Huffman (Republican), King, Lois Kolkhorst (Republican), Mayes Middleton (Republican), Robert Nichols (Republican), Tan Parker (Republican), Angela Paxton (Republican), Charles Perry (Republican), Charles Schwertner (Republican), Kevin Sparks (Republican), Carrie Isaac (Republican). It lists 52 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (May 25, 2025): Committee report sent to Calendars.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Bryan Hughes (Republican); Paul Bettencourt (Republican); Birdwell; Donna Campbell (Republican); and 17 more. 52 co-sponsors.