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 Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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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.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 9
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Briscoe Cain | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 128 |
| Pat Curry | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 56 |
| Gary Gates | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 28 |
| Dennis Paul | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 129 |
| Cook | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Keith Bell | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 4 |
| Janis Holt | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 18 |
| Andy Hopper | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 64 |
| David Spiller | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 68 |
| Terry Wilson | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 20 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Filed