Texas HB4962 requires candidates for public office to disclose any citizenship they hold outside the U.S. or federally recognized Indian tribes.

Texas HB4962 amends the Election Code to require candidates for public office to disclose any citizenship they hold outside the United States or from federally recognized Indian tribes. This information must be included in the candidate's application and posted online by the secretary of state. The law applies to candidates in elections held after its effective date of September 1, 2025.

Texas HB4962 requires candidates for public office to disclose any citizenship they hold outside the U.S. or federally recognized Indian tribes.

Texas HB4962 amends the Election Code to require candidates for public office to disclose any citizenship they hold outside the United States or from federally recognized Indian tribes. This information must be included in the candidate's application and posted online by the secretary of state. The law applies to candidates in elections held after its effective date of September 1, 2025.