H.B. No. 766 amends the Election Code to establish new requirements for candidates applying for a place on the ballot as precinct chair. The bill introduces two new subsections, (h) and (i), to Section 172.021. Subsection (h) mandates that candidates must provide an email address for campaign correspondence and a telephone number for contact, or both. This addition aims to enhance communication between candidates and voters.

Furthermore, Subsection (i) stipulates that the information provided under Subsection (h) is confidential and will not be considered public information under Chapter 552 of the Government Code, despite existing provisions in Sections 141.035, 172.0221, and 172.028. This confidentiality measure is intended to protect candidates' personal contact information. 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)