The bill, titled "Agreement Among the States to Elect the President by National Popular Vote," proposes the addition of Chapter 193 to Title 11 of the Election Code in Texas. This chapter establishes an interstate compact that allows member states to elect the President and Vice President of the United States through a nationwide popular vote. The bill outlines the procedures for conducting statewide popular elections, determining the national popular vote total, and certifying the appointment of presidential electors based on the popular vote outcome. It also includes provisions for membership, the right of the people to vote, and the manner of appointing electors, ensuring that the compact takes effect only when states with a majority of electoral votes have enacted it.

Additionally, the bill specifies that if Texas laws conflict with the compact, the compact will take precedence, except in cases where it conflicts with the Texas Constitution, which will prevail as determined by the courts. The bill is set to take effect on September 1, 2025.

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