Texas · 89th Legislature (2025) · Bill
SB 68: Relating to allowing a person who will be 18 years of age on the date of the general election for state and county officers to vote in the preceding primary elections.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 68 is a bill introduced in the Texas Senate on November 12, 2024. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to allowing a person who will be 18 years of age on the date of the general election for state and county officers to vote in the preceding primary elections. Primary sponsor: Judith Zaffirini (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (March 31, 2025): Co-author authorized.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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
- Co-author authorized
- Referred to State Affairs
- Read first time
- Filed
- Received by the Secretary of the Senate