The bill, H.B. No. 2579, amends Section 43.031(e) of the Election Code to prohibit polling places from being located on public primary or secondary school campuses. Additionally, it specifies that polling places cannot be situated at the residence of individuals who are candidates for elective office or related to such candidates within certain degrees of consanguinity or affinity. The new legal language clarifies these restrictions by introducing specific criteria for both locations.

The changes include the insertion of two new provisions that explicitly outline the restrictions on polling places, while also deleting previous language that was less specific regarding the relationships of individuals who may not host polling places. This bill is set to take effect on September 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Election Code 43.031 (Election Code 43)