Texas HB657 mandates counties to use ".gov" for election information websites, with an allowance for ".texas.gov" under certain conditions.
Texas HB657 amends the Election Code to require counties to use the ".gov" top-level domain for websites posting election information. Counties may use ".texas.gov" if ".gov" is unavailable or if they are already using ".texas.gov" as of September 1, 2025. Counties must comply with these requirements by September 1, 2026. The Act takes effect on September 1, 2025.
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