Texas SB978 repeals an exception to the offense of unlawfully prohibiting an employee from voting.

Texas SB978 repeals Section 276.004(b) of the Election Code, which previously allowed certain exceptions to the offense of unlawfully prohibiting an employee from voting. This change applies to offenses committed on or after the effective date of the Act, which is September 1, 2025. Offenses committed before this date will still be governed by the previous law.

Texas SB978 repeals an exception to the offense of unlawfully prohibiting an employee from voting.

Texas SB978 repeals Section 276.004(b) of the Election Code, which previously allowed certain exceptions to the offense of unlawfully prohibiting an employee from voting. This change applies to offenses committed on or after the effective date of the Act, which is September 1, 2025. Offenses committed before this date will still be governed by the previous law.