Texas HB5115 increases penalties for election fraud, classifying it as a felony of the second degree.

HB5115 amends the Texas Election Code to increase the penalty for election fraud, classifying it as a felony of the second degree. The bill defines election fraud as knowingly or intentionally influencing the vote of another, altering ballots, or providing false information to prevent voting. It also includes actions like discarding a voter's completed ballot without consent or counting invalid votes. The changes apply to offenses committed after the Act's effective date of September 1, 2025.

Texas HB5115 increases penalties for election fraud, classifying it as a felony of the second degree.

HB5115 amends the Texas Election Code to increase the penalty for election fraud, classifying it as a felony of the second degree. The bill defines election fraud as knowingly or intentionally influencing the vote of another, altering ballots, or providing false information to prevent voting. It also includes actions like discarding a voter's completed ballot without consent or counting invalid votes. The changes apply to offenses committed after the Act's effective date of September 1, 2025.