2025 Regular Session • Texas Legislature
SB618
Legislative Summary
Relating to the unlawful altering of election procedures; providing a civil penalty.
Demographic Impact
Overall analysis of equity impact
60% Positive
Medium ConfidenceView detailed demographic breakdown ↓Unlock Full Demographic Insights
Go beyond the overall score.
Gain a deeper understanding of this bill's potential impact across diverse communities, including detailed breakdowns by category and subgroup. Access to this granular analysis helps ensure equitable outcomes.
Enable full analysis features for your organization.
Contact Sales to Learn MoreOr email us directly at sales@legiequity.us.
Bill History
12/13/2024
Received by the Secretary of the Senate
Senate
12/13/2024
Filed
Senate
2/3/2025
Read first time
Senate
2/3/2025
Referred to State Affairs
Senate
3/4/2025
Co-author authorized
Senate
3/12/2025
Co-author authorized
Senate
3/24/2025
Scheduled for public hearing on . . .
Senate
3/24/2025
Considered in public hearing
Senate
3/24/2025
Testimony taken in committee
Senate
3/24/2025
Left pending in committee
Senate
3/27/2025
Considered in public hearing
Senate
3/27/2025
Vote taken in committee
Senate
4/1/2025
Reported favorably as substituted
Senate
4/1/2025
Recommended for local & uncontested calendar
Senate
4/1/2025
Committee report printed and distributed
Senate
4/10/2025
Co-author authorized
Senate
4/10/2025
Placed on intent calendar
Senate
4/23/2025
Co-author authorized
Senate
4/23/2025
Rules suspended-Regular order of business
Senate
4/23/2025
Record vote
Senate
4/23/2025
Read 2nd time
Senate
4/23/2025
Amendment(s) offered FA1 Sparks
Senate
4/23/2025
Amended
Senate
4/23/2025
Vote recorded in Journal
Senate
4/23/2025
Passed to engrossment as amended
Senate
4/23/2025
Record vote
Senate
4/28/2025
Not again placed on intent calendar
Senate
4/24/2025
Rules suspended-Regular order of business
Senate
4/24/2025
Record vote
Senate
4/24/2025
Read 3rd time
Senate
4/24/2025
Passed
Senate
4/24/2025
Record vote
Senate
4/24/2025
Reported engrossed
Senate
4/25/2025
Received from the Senate
House of Representatives
Amendments
Senate Amendment (S 2) F1-Sparks
Senate Amendment (S 2) F1-Sparks
4/23/2025Adopted
Roll Call Votes
Rules suspended-Regular order of business
4/24/2025
21
Yea
10
Nay
0
Not Voting
0
Absent
Result: PASSED
Read 3rd time
4/24/2025
21
Yea
10
Nay
0
Not Voting
0
Absent
Result: PASSED
Rules suspended-Regular order of business
4/23/2025
21
Yea
10
Nay
0
Not Voting
0
Absent
Result: PASSED
Vote recorded in Journal
4/23/2025
21
Yea
10
Nay
0
Not Voting
0
Absent
Result: PASSED
Status Information
Current Status
Engrossed(4/24/2025)
Chamber
House of Representatives
Sponsors
Republican: 5
Primary Sponsor
Kevin Sparks
Republican