Texas Bill on Voting When Your Address Changes | Community Exchange
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Texas Bill on Voting When Your Address Changes HB 305 changes how Texans can vote if they recently moved within their county.
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April 13, 2026
What it means for your household 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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A.J. LouderbackTexas State Representative, District 30
Adam HinojosaTexas State Senator, District 27
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Added to Community Exchange Apr 12, 2026
Aicha DavisTexas State Representative, District 109
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How this connects
HB 305 is a Texas state law about voting when our address changes. The bill allows voters who moved within their county to vote at their old polling place, as long as they still live in the same county. Before voting, voters fill out a statement confirming they live in the right area. The change affects how voter registration updates happen after address changes.