The bill, H.B. No. 425, introduces new provisions to the Texas Election Code regarding voter registration at polling places and the procedures for voting. 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 registered to do so at the polling place, provided they submit a voter registration application, present valid identification, and sign an affidavit confirming their eligibility and intent to vote only once.

Furthermore, the bill mandates that individuals voting under this new provision 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 changes effectively. The provisions of this bill 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)