The bill, H.B. No. 425, introduces new provisions to the Texas Election Code regarding voter registration at polling places and the procedures associated with it. It establishes that certain election officers will serve as voter registrars at polling places during early voting and on election day. Additionally, the bill allows individuals who are eligible to vote but not yet registered to submit a voter registration application at the polling place, provided they present valid identification and an affidavit affirming their eligibility and intent to vote only once.

The bill also mandates that individuals registering to vote at polling places be processed separately from those voting under regular procedures. The Secretary of State is tasked with adopting rules to ensure accountability among election officers and to implement these new provisions effectively. The changes will take effect on September 1, 2025, and will apply to elections where early voting begins on or after February 1, 2026.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Election Code 85.031 (Election Code 85)