What this is
HB 29 makes it easier for voters who recently moved within their county to vote using their old registration address.
HB 29 is a Texas state law that makes voting easier for people who recently moved within their county. Sponsored by Representative Matthew Shaheen, this bill changes how election officials handle voters whose addresses have changed.
The law allows voters who have moved to a new home within their county to still vote at their old polling place if they otherwise qualify. Instead of having to update their registration before voting, people can cast a ballot at their original precinct as long as they still live somewhere in the same county.
To vote this way, voters must complete a written statement. The statement needs to confirm that the voter meets residence requirements, provide all the information needed for voter registration under state law, and include the date the statement is submitted. This simple process means people who recently moved don't have to delay voting or travel to a new polling location.
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The law applies to any change of address notice submitted after the bill takes effect. It changes how voter registration takes effect after the registrar receives a change of address notice. These updates make the voting process smoother for our community members while keeping election security in place.
Key details
- Sponsor: Representative Matthew Shaheen
- Bill number: HB 29
- Scope: Texas state law
- Applies to: Change of address notices submitted after bill takes effect
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How this affects households
Under $30,000
Makes voting easier if you move within your county since you don't need time off work or transportation to update registration first. Helps families who move more often due to rental housing.
$30,000-$60,000
Saves time and hassle when you move by letting you vote at your old polling place while you get settled. Good for working families who can't easily take time to update registration.
$60,000-$100,000
Convenient if you move within the county since you can vote at your familiar polling place. Less likely to need this benefit since this income level moves less often.
Over $100,000
Minor convenience if you move within your county. This income level typically has more flexibility to update registration and travel to new polling places.
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