Monitoring the SessionSB 101
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Initial review · graded Nov 9, 2026 · How we grade
relating to the designation of polling place locations on the campuses of certain institutions of higher education.
Caption from analyzed text · version I.
Big schools get more: two at 10,000 students, plus one per extra 10,000. Starts 2027.
The bill requires each county commissioners court to put a polling place on the main campus of any college or university in the county that enrolls at least 5,000 students. Larger schools get more: two polling places at 10,000 students, plus one more for every additional 10,000 students. It touches county election officials and students, faculty and nearby voters, and it takes effect September 1, 2027.
Labels: ZOMBIE BILL. Died 2 times: 88R SB 118 (Died in committee) and 89R SB 147 (Died in committee). Checked against 88R and 89R only.BACK FROM THE DEAD. Same text as a bill filed before that died: 88R SB 118 (Died in committee) and 89R SB 147 (Died in committee). 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-SB101 · 2026-11-09
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relating to the designation of polling place locations on the campuses of certain institutions of higher education.
Big schools get more: two at 10,000 students, plus one per extra 10,000. Starts 2027.
The bill requires each county commissioners court to put a polling place on the main campus of any college or university in the county that enrolls at least 5,000 students. Larger schools get more: two polling places at 10,000 students, plus one more for every additional 10,000 students. It touches county election officials and students, faculty and nearby voters, and it takes effect September 1, 2027.
[ ] NONE FOUND
No fiscal note in the loaded record.
THE TEXT
“(b) The commissioners court of a county shall designate as a”…
Bill text, introduced version (I)
The bill changes where Texans vote in person by requiring counties to place polling places on large college campuses, with the number set by enrollment.
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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 2, 2024 to Oct 5, 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.
$25,000.00
Also funds 0 other sitting lawmakers.
Derived recipient stock · on Jan 22, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
Name match, not a verified identity: normalized filed name and state.
Derived itemized flow · on Jan 22, 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: 101065471.
$20,000.00
Also funds 137 other sitting lawmakers.
Derived recipient stock · Jul 24, 2024 to Oct 23, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
TEC account match.
TeamDerived itemized flow · Dec 12, 2024 to Oct 5, 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: 101012370, 101032316, 101072614.
$10,000.00
Also funds 140 other sitting lawmakers.
Derived recipient stock · Jul 2, 2024 to Oct 24, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
TEC account match.
TeamDerived itemized flow · on Dec 2, 2025. 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: 101032316.
Missing data does not establish zero giving. Display amounts are rounded.
$25,000.00
Also funds 0 other sitting lawmakers.
Derived recipient stock · on Jan 22, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
Name match, not a verified identity: normalized filed name and state.
Derived itemized flow · on Jan 22, 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: 101065471.
$20,000.00
Also funds 137 other sitting lawmakers.
Derived recipient stock · Jul 24, 2024 to Oct 23, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
TEC account match.
TeamDerived itemized flow · Dec 12, 2024 to Oct 5, 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: 101012370, 101032316, 101072614.
$10,000.00
Also funds 140 other sitting lawmakers.
Derived recipient stock · Jul 2, 2024 to Oct 24, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
TEC account match.
TeamDerived itemized flow · on Dec 2, 2025. 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: 101032316.
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 Sen. Menéndez, same lead author · Died in committee · same text
Introduced textLast action, Feb 15, 2023: Referred to State Affairs
Relating to the designation of polling place locations on the campuses of certain institutions of higher education.
Caption, 88R bill history
by Sen. Menéndez, same lead author · Died in committee · same text
Introduced textLast action, Feb 3, 2025: Referred to State Affairs
Relating to the designation of polling place locations on the campuses of certain institutions of higher education.
Caption, 89R bill history
Texas Senate · Filed Nov 9, 2026
11/09/2026 S Filed
Texas Legislature Online · Introduced
Data snapshot Nov 10, 2026 at 2:39 AM CST. Grades, charges, quotes and corrections follow the published record.
County Government--General
Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs
Elections--General
The text as introduced · 180 words
90R2901 JDK-D By: Menéndez, et al. S.B. No. 101 A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT relating to the designation of polling place locations on the campuses of certain institutions of higher education. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: SECTION 1. Subchapter A, Chapter 43, Election Code, is amended by adding Section 43.008 to read as follows: Sec. 43.008. CAMPUS POLLING PLACE. (a) In this section, "institution of higher education" has the meaning assigned by Section 61.003, Education Code. (b) The commissioners court of a county shall designate as a polling place a location on the main campus of an institution of higher education located within the county if at least 5,000 students are enrolled in the institution. (c) The commissioners court of a county shall designate two polling places on the main campus of an institution of higher education if at least 10,000 students are enrolled in the institution, and shall designate one additional polling place for every additional 10,000 students enrolled in the institution. SECTION 2. This Act takes effect September 1, 2027.
