What this is
HB 305 changes how Texans can vote if they recently moved within their county.
HB 305 makes changes to how Texans vote when they move. The bill focuses on voters who have changed where they live but stayed in the same county. This law helps make voting easier for people in transition.
Under HB 305, if a voter moves within their county, they can still vote at their old polling place. This is allowed as long as the voter still lives somewhere in the same county. The voter must be registered in that county and meet other eligibility requirements. For elections in smaller areas, the voter must also live in the specific political subdivision or territory where the election is being held.
Before a voter can cast a ballot under these rules, they must fill out and sign a statement. This statement confirms that the voter meets the residence requirements for voting. The statement also includes all the information needed to register to vote, plus the date the statement was submitted to the election officer.
This policy helps our community make voting more accessible for people during moves. It recognizes that moving within a county is common and should not prevent someone from voting in the next election.
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The bill also changes when voter registration updates take effect. Previously, some registration changes became official on the 30th day after submission. The new law adjusts this timing for address changes reported to the state. These changes apply to any address changes submitted after the law takes effect.
Key details
- Registration update timeline: 30 days after submission
- Effective date requirement: Two-thirds vote of legislature for immediate effect
- Bill number: HB 305
- Sponsor: Brooks Landgraf
- Scope: Applies to address changes submitted after bill takes effect
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How this affects households
Under $30,000
Makes voting easier if you move apartments or rental homes within your county, which happens more often when housing costs are tight.
$30,000-$60,000
Helps if you move within your county for work or better housing. You can still vote at your old location without extra trips to update registration.
$60,000-$100,000
Provides some convenience if you move within the county, though you likely have more stable housing and move less often.
Over $100,000
Offers minor convenience since you typically have stable housing and resources to easily update voter registration when needed.
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