H.B. No. 766 amends the Election Code to establish new requirements for candidates applying for a place on the ballot as precinct chairs. Specifically, the bill mandates that candidates must provide an email address for campaign correspondence and a telephone number where they can be reached. Alternatively, candidates may submit both an email address and a telephone number. This addition aims to enhance communication between candidates and voters.

Furthermore, the bill stipulates that the information provided under these new requirements will be confidential and will not be considered public information under Chapter 552 of the Government Code. This provision is designed to protect the privacy of candidates while ensuring that they can still be contacted by constituents. The act is set to take effect on September 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Election Code 172.021 (Election Code 172)
House Committee Report: Election Code 172.021 (Election Code 172)
Engrossed: Election Code 172.021 (Election Code 172)
Senate Committee Report: Election Code 172.021 (Election Code 172)
Enrolled: Election Code 172.021 (Election Code 172)