Latest News About Texas House Bill 626

Updated 2026-05-20 19:03

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80(R) HB 626 - House Committee Report version - Bill Analysis

While there is no evidence of extensive fraud in Texas elections or of multiple voting, both can occur and it could affect the outcome of close elections. Our election system cannot inspire public confidence if no safeguards exist to deter or detect fraud or to confirm the eligibility of voters. C.S.H.B. 626 modifies provisions requiring a voter to present proof of citizenship when registering to vote and would change the prescribed form for voter registration requests by mail. … C.S.H.B. 626...

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cshb 626 80(r) bill analysis

registering to vote and would change the prescribed form for voter registration requests by mail. RULEMAKING AUTHORITY It is the committee's opinion that this bill does not expressly grant any additional rulemaking authority to a state officer, department, agency, or institution. ANALYSIS C.S.H.B. 626 amends Section 13.002 of the Election Code by providing that a applicant desiring to register to vote must include a certified copy of a document providing proof that an applicant is a United...

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