The bill, H.B. No. 1857, amends the Election Code regarding the early voting period in Texas. Specifically, it changes the start date for early voting by personal appearance to the first business day after the last day a voter registration becomes effective, as outlined in Section 13.143. This replaces the previous provision that set the start date as the 17th day before election day. The early voting period will continue through the fourth day before election day, unless otherwise specified.

The bill is set to take effect on September 1, 2025, allowing for a revised timeline for early voting that aligns with the updated voter registration deadlines. This change aims to streamline the voting process and ensure that voters have adequate time to participate in elections.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Election Code 85.001 (Election Code 85)