Texas · 89th Legislature (2025) · Bill

SB 511: Relating to prohibiting an officer or employee of this state or of a political subdivision of this state from distributing certain voter registration application forms and to the notice of availability of such forms; creating criminal offenses.

Passed one chamber Last action May 23, 2025: Referred to Elections

Plain-language summary

SB 511 is a bill introduced in the Texas Senate on November 25, 2024. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to prohibiting an officer or employee of this state or of a political subdivision of this state from distributing certain voter registration application forms and to the notice of availability of such forms; creating criminal offenses. Primary sponsor: Paul Bettencourt (Republican), Mayes Middleton (Republican), Tan Parker (Republican), Angela Paxton (Republican). It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (May 23, 2025): Referred to Elections.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Paul Bettencourt (Republican); Mayes Middleton (Republican); Tan Parker (Republican); Angela Paxton (Republican). 2 co-sponsors.