Texas SB506 amends the Election Code to enhance ballot proposition clarity and petition requirements.

SB506 amends the Texas Election Code to ensure ballot propositions are clear and neutral, prohibiting misleading, inaccurate, or prejudicial language. It mandates the Secretary of State to review propositions within seven days of submission. If found problematic, cities must draft a corrected proposition. The bill also allows for mandamus actions to enforce proposition clarity, permits religious organizations to circulate recall election petitions, and prohibits cities from restricting who can collect petition signatures. Effective September 1, 2025.

Texas SB506 amends the Election Code to enhance ballot proposition clarity and petition requirements.

SB506 amends the Texas Election Code to ensure ballot propositions are clear and neutral, prohibiting misleading, inaccurate, or prejudicial language. It mandates the Secretary of State to review propositions within seven days of submission. If found problematic, cities must draft a corrected proposition. The bill also allows for mandamus actions to enforce proposition clarity, permits religious organizations to circulate recall election petitions, and prohibits cities from restricting who can collect petition signatures. Effective September 1, 2025.