The bill, S.B. No. 147, proposes amendments to the Election Code regarding the designation of polling places on the campuses of certain institutions of higher education in Texas. It introduces a new section, 43.008, which defines "institution of higher education" as per Section 61.003 of the Education Code. The bill mandates that the commissioners court of a county must designate a polling place on the main campus of an institution with at least 5,000 enrolled students. Furthermore, if an institution has 10,000 students, the court is required to designate two polling places, with an additional polling place for every subsequent 10,000 students.

This legislation aims to enhance accessibility to voting for students by ensuring that polling places are conveniently located on college campuses. The bill is set to take effect on September 1, 2025, allowing time for implementation and coordination with local election officials and educational institutions.

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