Texas HB429 allows children under 16 to read and mark ballots at voting stations if accompanied by a parent.
Texas HB429 amends the Election Code to allow children under 16 to read and mark ballots at voting stations if accompanied by a parent. The bill also requires the secretary of state to develop voter education materials for parents on these procedures, which will be available on the secretary's and county election officer's websites. This change takes effect September 1, 2025.
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