Texas · 89th Legislature (2025) · Bill
SB 1539: Relating to requirements and procedures in the contest of an election on a proposed constitutional amendment.
Passed one chamber Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 1539 is a bill introduced in the Texas Senate on February 21, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to requirements and procedures in the contest of an election on a proposed constitutional amendment. Primary sponsor: Paul Bettencourt (Republican), Matt Shaheen (Republican). Most recent recorded action (May 23, 2025): Committee report sent to Calendars.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Bettencourt | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 7 |
| Matt Shaheen | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 66 |
“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 sent to Calendars
- Committee report distributed
- Comte report filed with Committee Coordinator
- Reported favorably w/o amendment(s)
- Vote reconsidered in committee
- Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm.
- Considered in public hearing
- Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
- Read first time
- Received from the Senate
- Reported engrossed
- Record vote
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