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  89R11402 LRM-D     By: Plesa H.B. No. 5386       A BILL TO BE ENTITLED   AN ACT   relating to allowing pregnant individuals to vote by mail if they   will be in the second or third trimester on election day.          BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:          SECTION 1.  The heading to Section 82.002, Election Code, is   amended to read as follows:          Sec. 82.002.  DISABILITY OR OTHER PHYSICAL CONDITION   [ CONFINEMENT FOR CHILDBIRTH ].          SECTION 2.  Section 82.002(a), Election Code, is amended to   read as follows:          (a)  A qualified voter is eligible for early voting by mail   if the voter:                (1)  has a sickness or physical condition that prevents   the voter from appearing at the polling place on election day   without a likelihood of needing personal assistance or of injuring   the voter's health; [ or ]                (2)  is expecting to give birth within four  [ three ]   weeks before or after election day ; or                 (3)     will be in the second or third trimester of   pregnancy on election day .          SECTION 3.  This Act takes effect September 1, 2025.