All Roll Calls
Yes: 54 • No: 14
TexasSB 5489th Legislature 2nd Called SessionSenate
Relating to election procedures regarding accepting a voter with a residence address that is not current and the immediate effect of a voter's registration after the registrar's receipt of certain change of address notices.
Sponsored By: Sponsor information unavailable
Signed by Governor
Elections--AdministrationElections--GeneralElections--Registration & SuffrageElectronic Information SystemsPolitical Subdivisions
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 1 costs, 1 mixed.
Texas voter updates generally take 30 days
Beginning September 1, 2025, covered Texas voter registration changes generally take effect on the 30th day after submission. Covered submissions include change notices, responses to registration notices, statements of residence, and registration applications or address changes through agencies. Exceptions in Election Code Section 15.025(b) and (d) remain; the law repeals the exception in subsection (e). The changes apply only to address-change notices submitted on or after the act’s effective date. The act sets immediate effect with two-thirds approval in each legislative chamber, otherwise the 91st day after the session ends.
Texas movers can vote with required statement
Beginning September 1, 2025, eligible Texas voters who move within their county can vote in their registered precinct. They must still live in the county where they are registered. For an election covering a smaller area or a political subdivision outside the county, they must also live in that area. Before voting, they must give an election officer a signed statement declaring that they meet these residence requirements. It must include all required voter registration application information and the submission date, but no longer needs an address-change request.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsors
There is no primary sponsor on record.
Cosponsors
There are no cosponsors for this bill.
Roll Call Votes
House vote • 9/2/2025
Record vote
Yes: 0 • No: 0
House vote • 9/2/2025
Record vote
Yes: 0 • No: 0
Senate vote • 8/27/2025
Record vote
Yes: 19 • No: 7
Senate vote • 8/27/2025
Record vote
Yes: 19 • No: 7
Senate vote • 8/26/2025
Record vote
Yes: 0 • No: 0
Senate vote • 8/26/2025
Record vote
Yes: 0 • No: 0
House vote • Unknown
Committee vote: Elections
Yes: 5 • No: 0
Senate vote • Unknown
Committee vote: State Affairs
Yes: 11 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (December 4, 2025)
9/17/2025HouseSigned by the Governor
9/17/2025HouseSent to the Governor
9/4/2025HouseSigned in the House
9/3/2025HouseSigned in the Senate
9/3/2025SenateReported enrolled
9/2/2025SenateHouse passage reported
9/2/2025SenateReason for vote recorded in Journal
9/2/2025HouseStatement(s) of vote recorded in Journal
9/2/2025HouseRecord vote (RV#153)
9/2/2025HousePassed
9/2/2025HouseRead 3rd time
9/2/2025HouseStatement(s) of vote recorded in Journal
9/2/2025HouseRecord vote (RV#150)
9/2/2025HousePassed to 3rd reading
9/2/2025HouseRead 2nd time
9/2/2025HousePlaced on General State Calendar
9/2/2025HouseConsidered in Calendars
8/28/2025HouseCommittee report sent to Calendars
8/28/2025HouseCommittee report distributed
8/28/2025HouseComte report filed with Committee Coordinator
8/28/2025HouseReported favorably w/o amendment(s)
8/28/2025HouseConsidered in formal meeting
8/28/2025HouseReferred to Elections
8/28/2025HouseRead first time
8/28/2025House
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House Committee Report
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