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A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
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AN ACT
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relating to providing water to voters near a polling place. |
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BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: |
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SECTION 1. Subchapter A, Chapter 61, Election Code, is |
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amended by adding Section 61.015 to read as follows: |
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Sec. 61.015. WATER ALLOCATION TO VOTERS NEAR POLLING PLACE. |
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(a) A person may distribute water to voters waiting in line at a |
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polling place, if: |
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(1) the water: |
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(A) is provided in a single use, sealed |
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container; and |
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(B) does not contain any branding, logos, or |
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messaging related to a campaign, measure, or political party; and |
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(2) the distribution of the water: |
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(A) is conducted in a nonpartisan manner; and |
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(B) does not obstruct or interfere with the |
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voting process. |
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(b) A person distributing water under this section may not |
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wear attire or display materials that represent a campaign, |
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measure, or political party. |
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(c) Election officials shall ensure that any person |
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distributing water at a polling place complies with this section. |
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The election official may remove a person found in violation of this |
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section from the polling place. |
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SECTION 2. This Act takes effect September 1, 2025. |