The bill, titled "Agreement Among the States to Elect the President by National Popular Vote," proposes the addition of Chapter 193 to the Texas Election Code. This chapter establishes Texas's entry into an interstate compact that allows member states to elect the President and Vice President of the United States through a nationwide popular vote. Key provisions include the requirement for each member state to conduct a statewide popular election, the process for determining the national popular vote total, and the designation of the national popular vote winner. The bill outlines the responsibilities of chief election officials in member states regarding vote counting and certification, as well as the procedures for handling ties and discrepancies in electoral votes.

Additionally, the bill stipulates that the agreement will take effect once states collectively holding a majority of electoral votes have enacted it. It allows for member states to withdraw from the agreement under certain conditions and includes provisions for notification among states regarding the enactment and withdrawal from the agreement. The bill also clarifies that if Texas laws conflict with the compact, the compact will take precedence, except in cases where it conflicts with the Texas Constitution. The act is set to take effect on September 1, 2025.

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