Texas · 89th Legislature (2025) · Bill
SB 1436: Relating to accepting an early voting ballot voted by mail; creating a criminal offense.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 1436 is a bill introduced in the Texas Senate on February 19, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to accepting an early voting ballot voted by mail; creating a criminal offense. Primary sponsor: Paul Bettencourt (Republican). Most recent recorded action (March 31, 2025): Committee report printed and distributed.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Bettencourt | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 7 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Committee report printed and distributed
- Recommended for local & uncontested calendar
- Reported favorably w/o amendments
- Vote taken in committee
- Considered in public hearing
- Left pending in committee
- Considered in public hearing
- Scheduled for public hearing on . . .
- Referred to State Affairs
- Read first time
- Filed
- Received by the Secretary of the Senate