The bill, H.B. No. 2739, amends the Election Code to require that the address on certain identification documents presented by voters must match the address on the list of registered voters. Specifically, it modifies Section 63.001 by adding a new subsection (c-2) that stipulates election officers can only accept documentation listed in Sections 63.0101(a)(1) and (5) if the addresses match. This change overrides the previous provision that allowed election officers to accept documentation even if the addresses did not match.

Additionally, the bill amends Section 63.0101(a) to specify that acceptable forms of photo identification, such as a driver's license or a license to carry a handgun, must include an address that matches the voter's registered address. The identification must also be valid, meaning it has not expired or expired no earlier than four years before the date of presentation. The bill is set to take effect on September 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Election Code 63.001, Election Code 63.0101 (Election Code 63)