Texas HB496 adds a "None of the Above" option on ballots for voters to choose instead of voting for any candidate or proposition.
Texas HB496 amends the Election Code to introduce a "None of the Above" option on ballots. Voters can select this option instead of voting for any candidate or proposition. This choice does not count towards determining a majority for any candidate. The Secretary of State will specify how this option appears on ballots. The changes will take effect on September 1, 2025.
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