Texas HB242 creates a criminal offense for obtaining personally identifiable voter information that connects a voter to their ballot selections.

Texas HB242 amends the Election Code to establish a criminal offense for obtaining or attempting to obtain personally identifiable voter information that links a voter to their individual ballot selections. This offense is a felony of the third degree. Exceptions include obtaining such information as an election official in the lawful discharge of duties or under court order during an election contest. The law takes effect on September 1, 2025.

Texas HB242 creates a criminal offense for obtaining personally identifiable voter information that connects a voter to their ballot selections.

Texas HB242 amends the Election Code to establish a criminal offense for obtaining or attempting to obtain personally identifiable voter information that links a voter to their individual ballot selections. This offense is a felony of the third degree. Exceptions include obtaining such information as an election official in the lawful discharge of duties or under court order during an election contest. The law takes effect on September 1, 2025.