All Roll Calls
Yes: 232 • No: 92
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: Bryan Hughes (Republican), Matt Shaheen
Became Law
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.
30-day wait for registration updates
A change to your voter registration takes effect on the 30th day after you submit it. The 30-day clock can start when you send the registrar a change or response, give an election officer a statement of residence, or file a registration or address change with an agency employee. These timing rules apply only to address-change notices submitted on or after the law’s effective date. A related subsection is repealed starting September 1, 2025.
Voting rules for in-county address changes
If you moved within the same county and your registration address is not current, you can vote in your registered precinct if you still live in that county. For city, school, or other local elections, you must also live inside that local area to vote. Before being accepted to vote, you must submit a statement that says you meet these residence rules, includes all voter registration information, and shows the date you submit it. You no longer have to include a request to change your registration address in that statement.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsors
Bryan Hughes
Republican • Senate
Matt Shaheen
House
Cosponsors
Donna Campbell
Republican • Senate
Brent Hagenbuch
Republican • Senate
Bob Hall
Republican • Senate
Adam Hinojosa
Republican • Senate
Ken King
House
Mayes Middleton
Republican • Senate
Tan Parker
Republican • Senate
Charles Schwertner
Republican • Senate
Kevin Sparks
Republican • Senate
Roll Call Votes
House vote • 9/2/2025
Record vote
Yes: 86 • No: 46
House vote • 9/2/2025
Record vote
Yes: 86 • No: 46
Senate vote • 8/27/2025
Record vote
Yes: 0 • No: 0
Senate vote • 8/27/2025
Record vote
Yes: 0 • No: 0
Senate vote • 8/26/2025
Record vote
Yes: 30 • No: 0
Senate vote • 8/26/2025
Record vote
Yes: 30 • 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
Bill Text
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House Committee Report
Introduced
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