Texas · 89th Legislature (2025) · Bill
SB 145: Relating to early voting by mail by any qualified voter and to the repeal of certain criminal offenses concerning the solicitation and distribution of an application to vote by mail.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 145 is a bill introduced in the Texas Senate on November 12, 2024. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to early voting by mail by any qualified voter and to the repeal of certain criminal offenses concerning the solicitation and distribution of an application to vote by mail. Primary sponsor: José Menéndez (Democratic), César Blanco (Democratic), Sarah Eckhardt (Democratic), Roland Gutierrez (Democratic), Johnson, Judith Zaffirini (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (February 3, 2025): Referred to State Affairs.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 6
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Menéndez | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 26 |
| César Blanco | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 29 |
| Sarah Eckhardt | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 14 |
| Roland Gutierrez | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 19 |
| Johnson | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Judith Zaffirini | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 21 |
| Carol Alvarado | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 6 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Referred to State Affairs
- Read first time
- Co-author authorized
- Filed
- Received by the Secretary of the Senate