Monitoring the SessionHB 274
Filed
Initial review · graded Nov 9, 2026 · How we grade
relating to the reading and marking of a ballot by a person occupying a voting station or by the person's child.
Caption from analyzed text · version I.
At the parent’s direction. Not counted as assisting a voter, starting 2027.
The bill lets a child under 16 who goes with a parent into the voting booth read or mark the parent's ballot at the parent's direction, and says this does not count as assisting a voter. It touches parents who bring children to vote, the secretary of state, and county election officers in certain counties. On the ground, a young child can physically mark a parent's ballot, the state must post parent education materials on this, and some counties must post them too, starting September 1, 2027.
Labels: ZOMBIE BILL. Died 2 times: 88R HB 1208 (Died in committee) and 89R HB 429 (Did not pass). Checked against 88R and 89R only.BACK FROM THE DEAD. Same text as a bill filed before that died: 88R HB 1208 (Died in committee) and 89R HB 429 (Did not pass). Filed in 3 sessions, counting this one. Checked against 88R and 89R only.TRY NO. 3. Filed in 3 sessions: 88R, 89R and 90R. Checked against 88R and 89R only.
90R-HB274 · 2026-11-09
relating to the reading and marking of a ballot by a person occupying a voting station or by the person's child.
At the parent’s direction. Not counted as assisting a voter, starting 2027.
The bill lets a child under 16 who goes with a parent into the voting booth read or mark the parent's ballot at the parent's direction, and says this does not count as assisting a voter. It touches parents who bring children to vote, the secretary of state, and county election officers in certain counties. On the ground, a young child can physically mark a parent's ballot, the state must post parent education materials on this, and some counties must post them too, starting September 1, 2027.
[ ] NONE FOUND
No fiscal note in the loaded record.
THE TEXT
…“may read or mark the ballot at the direction of the parent.”
Bill text, introduced version (I)
The bill changes who may physically mark a ballot in the voting station, letting a child under 16 mark a parent's ballot outside the voter-assistance rules.
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The author's campaign account only. Own money and internal transfers are separate on the member page.
Derived itemized flow · Jul 1, 2024 to Oct 24, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
Derived itemized contributions on live regular reports and uncovered special-session dates. Internal account transfers and daily reports are excluded.
$160,007.97
Also funds 3 other sitting lawmakers.
Derived recipient stock · Nov 5, 2024 to Oct 24, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
TEC account match.
Derived itemized flow · Dec 30, 2025 to Oct 24, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
Derived itemized contributions on live regular reports and uncovered special-session dates. Internal account transfers and daily reports are excluded.
Report IDs: 101033369, 101062168, 101070155, 101073001.
$120,875.00
Also funds 121 other sitting lawmakers.
Derived recipient stock · Jul 3, 2024 to Oct 24, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
TEC account match.
TeamDerived itemized flow · Dec 14, 2024 to Sep 25, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
Derived itemized contributions on live regular reports and uncovered special-session dates. Internal account transfers and daily reports are excluded.
Report IDs: 100989191, 101033369, 101062168, 101073001.
$22,795.90
Also funds 20 other sitting lawmakers.
Derived recipient stock · Nov 4, 2024 to Oct 23, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
TEC account match.
TeamDerived itemized flow · Dec 15, 2025 to Sep 10, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
Derived itemized contributions on live regular reports and uncovered special-session dates. Internal account transfers and daily reports are excluded.
Report IDs: 101033369, 101070155.
Missing data does not establish zero giving. Display amounts are rounded.
$160,007.97
Also funds 3 other sitting lawmakers.
Derived recipient stock · Nov 5, 2024 to Oct 24, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
TEC account match.
Derived itemized flow · Dec 30, 2025 to Oct 24, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
Derived itemized contributions on live regular reports and uncovered special-session dates. Internal account transfers and daily reports are excluded.
Report IDs: 101033369, 101062168, 101070155, 101073001.
$120,875.00
Also funds 121 other sitting lawmakers.
Derived recipient stock · Jul 3, 2024 to Oct 24, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
TEC account match.
TeamDerived itemized flow · Dec 14, 2024 to Sep 25, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
Derived itemized contributions on live regular reports and uncovered special-session dates. Internal account transfers and daily reports are excluded.
Report IDs: 100989191, 101033369, 101062168, 101073001.
$22,795.90
Also funds 20 other sitting lawmakers.
Derived recipient stock · Nov 4, 2024 to Oct 23, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
TEC account match.
TeamDerived itemized flow · Dec 15, 2025 to Sep 10, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
Derived itemized contributions on live regular reports and uncovered special-session dates. Internal account transfers and daily reports are excluded.
Report IDs: 101033369, 101070155.
No floor vote loaded for this bill.
No fiscal note in the loaded record.
Analysis of text version I by a super-expensive superintelligence, Nov 9, 2026, against the published rubric.
Filed 3 times: 88R, 89R and now. Checked against 88R and 89R only.
by Rep. Guillen, same lead author · Died in committee · same text
Introduced textLast action, May 9, 2023: Referred to State Affairs
Relating to the reading and marking of a ballot by a person occupying a voting station or by the person's child.
Caption, 88R bill history
by Rep. Guillen, same lead author · Did not pass · same text
Introduced textLast action, Apr 17, 2025: Considered in Calendars
Relating to the reading and marking of a ballot by a person occupying a voting station or by the person's child.
Caption, 89R bill history
Texas House · Filed Nov 9, 2026
11/09/2026 H Filed
Texas Legislature Online · Introduced
Data snapshot Nov 10, 2026 at 2:32 AM CST. Grades, charges, quotes and corrections follow the published record.
Elections--Administration
The text as introduced · 247 words
90R31 LRM-F By: Guillen H.B. No. 274 A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT relating to the reading and marking of a ballot by a person occupying a voting station or by the person's child. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: SECTION 1. Subchapter E, Chapter 31, Election Code, is amended by adding Section 31.131 to read as follows: Sec. 31.131. EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS ON CHILD PARTICIPATION IN VOTING. (a) The secretary of state shall develop voter education materials for parents on the procedures under Section 64.002(b) that allow a child under 16 years of age to read and mark the ballot while accompanying the child's parent to a voting station. The secretary shall make the voter education materials available on the secretary's Internet website. (b) The county officer responsible for administering elections in a county to which Section 31.125 applies shall make the voter education materials developed by the secretary of state under Subsection (a) available on the county's Internet website. SECTION 2. Section 64.002(b), Election Code, is amended to read as follows: (b) A child under 18 years of age may accompany the child's parent to a voting station , and if the child is under 16 years of age, may read or mark the ballot at the direction of the parent. Reading or marking a ballot under this subsection does not constitute assisting a voter for purposes of Subchapter B . SECTION 3. This Act takes effect September 1, 2027.