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LWVTX Capitol Action Report - 89th Session, Issue 7

Joleen E Smith | Published on 4/15/2025

April 15th, 2025

Last week was budget week in the Texas Legislature. There was no action on the major bills we are currently watching. SB 16, which would require documentary proof of citizenship, passed the Senate, but was not scheduled last week or this week The House companion bill (HB 5337), however, may come up next week.

 

The Governor’s voucher bill, SB 2 and its companion HB 3, did not come up this week either. The budget hearings were very informative on the topic of public education and school choice. Please read the update included in this report on how Texas taxpayer funding would vary per student across different educational options, including charter and private schools.

 

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Priority Issues

Click on these priority issues to read the current legislative updates:

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No Guns in Polling Places! Oppose HB 1794! *NEW*

 

HB 1794 would allow concealed handguns in polling locations. The polls should be a safe space for voters of all political views. Contact members of the Committee on Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs and urge them to vote no on HB 1794!
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Oppose Arming Election Judges! Say NO to HB 1128! *NEW*

 

HB 1128 would allow licensed election judges to carry a concealed handgun in a polling place while performing their duties. This proposal raises significant concerns for voter safety and the integrity of polling locations. Contact members of the Committee on Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs and urge them to vote no on HB 1128!
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Protect New Citizens! Oppose HB 306 & HB 2424!

 

HB 306 and HB 2424 would prohibit newly naturalized citizens from using their driver's license as voter photo ID. While the two bills take different approaches, both would require new citizens to take an additional step or provide different documents at the polling place that other citizens do not. Contact members of the House Committee on Elections and urge them to vote no on HB 306 & HB 2424!
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Respond to Your House Member's Vote on the SAVE Act

 

The House voted to pass the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act by a margin of 220-208. This bill would create an unnecessary barrier to voting by requiring eligible Americans to provide documentary proof of citizenship in person to register to vote. Write to your House member about their vote on the bill.

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Turn Up the Heat Congressional Recess Guide

 

Congress is taking a recess April 14th - 25th.Use our Turn Up the Heat Congressional Recess Guide for tips, tricks, and resources to encourage your members of Congress to engage with their constituents. For even more information, read "Your Members of Congress Must Attend Town Halls: Turn Up the Heat" on the LWVUS blog here.

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