SB1491Introduced in the Senate
Presidential Electors; prescribing oath for Electors filling vacancies. Effective date.
Introduced by Lonnie Paxton, District 23
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Presidential Electors; prescribing oath for Electors filling vacancies. Effective date.
Where it stands
Approved by Governor 05/01/2026
May 5, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
3 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
HouseStage: House: THIRD READING · April 28, 2026
68
Yes
16
No
15
Absent or Not Voting
99 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Eddy Dempsey | 1 | Yes |
| Jim Olsen | 2 | Yes |
| Rick West | 3 | Yes |
| Bob Culver | 4 | Yes |
| Josh West | 5 | Yes |
| Rusty Cornwell | 6 | Yes |
| Steve Bashore | 7 | Yes |
| Tom Gann | 8 | Yes |
| Mark Lepak | 9 | Yes |
| Judd Strom | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
First Reading
Authored by Senator Paxton
Second Reading referred to Rules
Coauthored by Representative Hilbert (principal House author)
Reported Do Pass Rules committee; CR filed
Placed on General Order
General Order, Considered
Advanced to Third Reading
Ayes: 41 Nays: 0
Measure passed: Ayes: 40 Nays: 6
Referred for engrossment
Engrossed to House
First Reading
Second Reading referred to Government Oversight
Referred to Elections and Ethics
Policy recommendation to the Government Oversight committee; Do Pass Elections and Ethics
CR; Do Pass Government Oversight Committee
General Order
Third Reading, Measure passed: Ayes: 68 Nays: 16
Signed, returned to Senate
Referred for enrollment
Enrolled, to House
Signed, returned to Senate
Sent to Governor
Approved by Governor 05/01/2026
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