Texas Bill Allows Voters to Vote With Outdated Address

House Bill 296 makes it easier for Texans to vote when they have moved. The bill changes how voters with outdated home addresses can participate in elections. If you have moved to a new house but stayed in the same county, you can still vote in the voting location where you are registered.

Under this bill, voters who have recently moved can cast their ballot if they meet basic voting requirements. Voters must sign a statement saying they live in the county where they are registered and meet other voting rules. This statement is submitted to an election officer before voting. The new law lets people vote without waiting for their voter registration address to be updated.

The bill also changes when address changes take effect in voter records. Normally, voter registration changes become official 30 days after someone reports a change of address. This bill adjusts those timing rules for how quickly changes are recorded in the system.

House Bill 296 was filed on August 25, 2025, and is in the introduction stage. It was sponsored by Briscoe Cain, Pat Curry, Gary Gates, and seven other lawmakers. If the bill passes both the Texas House and Senate, it could give more Texans a smoother voting experience when they move within their county.