TITLE: Relating to providing water to voters near a polling place.

SUMMARY: Relating to providing water to voters near a polling place.

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