Texas · 89th Legislature (2025) · Bill
SB 147: Relating to the designation of polling place locations on the campuses of certain institutions of higher education.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 147 is a bill introduced in the Texas Senate on November 12, 2024. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to the designation of polling place locations on the campuses of certain institutions of higher education. 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