Texas HB277: Relating to early voting by mail by any qualified voter and to the repeal of certain criminal offenses concerning the solicitation and distribution of an application to vote by mail.

What the bill says

An act relating to early voting by mail by any qualified voter and to the repeal of certain criminal offenses concerning the solicitation and distribution of an application to vote by mail.

From the introduced text, August 21, 2025:

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT relating to early voting by mail by any qualified voter and to the repeal of certain criminal offenses concerning the solicitation and distribution of an application to vote by mail. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: SECTION 1. Section 13.002(e), Election Code, is amended to read as follows: (e)[ADDED: Notwithstanding Section 82.005, a][[DELETED: A]] person who is certified for participation in the address confidentiality program administered by the attorney general under Subchapter B, Chapter 58, Code of Criminal Procedure, is not eligible for early voting by mail [[DELETED: under Section 82.007]] unless the person submits an application under this section by personal delivery. The secretary of state may adopt rules to implement this subsection. SECTION 2. Section 82.005, Election Code, is amended to read as follows: Sec. 82.005. ELIGIBILITY FOR EARLY VOTING [[DELETED: BY PERSONAL ] [DELETED: APPEARANCE]]. Any qualified voter is eligible for early voting by [ADDED: mail or]personal appearance. SECTION 3. Section 82.007, Election Code, is amended to read as follows: Sec. 82.007. PARTICIPATION IN ADDRESS CONFIDENTIALITY PROGRAM.[ADDED: Notwithstanding Section 82.005, a][[DELETED: A]] qualified voter [ADDED: who,][[DELETED: is eligible for early voting by mail if:] [[DELETED: (1) the voter submitted a registration application by ] [ and] [[DELETED: (2)]] at the time the voter's early voting …

Sponsors

• John Bucy (D, HD-136) · primary sponsor

Latest actions

1. August 20, 2025: Filed

Common questions

What is HB277?

HB277 is a bill in the Texas Legislature (89th Legislature 2nd Special Session): Relating to early voting by mail by any qualified voter and to the repeal of certain criminal offenses concerning the solicitation and distribution of an application to vote by mail.

What does HB277 do?

In its own words: An act relating to early voting by mail by any qualified voter and to the repeal of certain criminal offenses concerning the solicitation and distribution of an application to vote by mail.

What is the status of HB277?

Introduced as of August 20, 2025. Latest action: Filed (August 20, 2025).

Who sponsored HB277?

John Bucy (D, HD-136).

Where is the official record for HB277?

On the Texas Legislature website: https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=892&Bill=HB00277