Texas HB5613 amends the Election Code to create a criminal offense for electioneering near polling places.

Texas HB5613 amends the Election Code to restrict electioneering activities near polling places. It prohibits loitering and electioneering within 100 feet of the entrance to a polling place during the voting period. Additionally, it bans wearing campaign-related badges, insignias, or emblems within the same distance. The bill also makes it an offense for election officers to post unauthorized signs or materials at polling places. These changes apply to both regular and early voting periods and take effect September 1, 2025.

Texas HB5613 amends the Election Code to create a criminal offense for electioneering near polling places.

Texas HB5613 amends the Election Code to restrict electioneering activities near polling places. It prohibits loitering and electioneering within 100 feet of the entrance to a polling place during the voting period. Additionally, it bans wearing campaign-related badges, insignias, or emblems within the same distance. The bill also makes it an offense for election officers to post unauthorized signs or materials at polling places. These changes apply to both regular and early voting periods and take effect September 1, 2025.