S.B. No. 2217 amends various sections of the Texas Election Code to enhance election practices and procedures. Key changes include the immediate effectiveness of a voter's registration upon the registrar's receipt of a change of address notice within the same county, as specified in the new Subsection (e) of Section 15.025. Additionally, the bill introduces new requirements for electronic voting devices, mandating them to produce detailed reports on voter acceptance and ballot scanning, as outlined in the amendments to Section 31.014 and the new Sections 66.005 and 66.006.

The bill also clarifies voting procedures for voters whose residence addresses are not current due to a change within the county, allowing them to vote in their current precinct as long as they meet certain conditions. Furthermore, it establishes new reporting requirements for election officials regarding the reconciliation of votes and the production of reports from optical scanners and central accumulators, ensuring transparency and accuracy in the election process. The act is set to take effect on September 1, 2025, and applies to elections ordered on or after that date.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Election Code 31.014, Election Code 65.057, Election Code 121.003 (Election Code 65, Election Code 31, Election Code 121)
Senate Committee Report: Election Code 31.014, Election Code 65.057, Election Code 121.003 (Election Code 65, Election Code 31, Election Code 121)
Engrossed: Election Code 31.014, Election Code 65.057, Election Code 121.003 (Election Code 65, Election Code 31, Election Code 121)
House Committee Report: Election Code 31.014, Election Code 65.057, Election Code 121.003 (Election Code 65, Election Code 31, Election Code 121)
Enrolled: Election Code 15.025, Election Code 31.014, Election Code 63.0011, Election Code 65.057, Election Code 121.003 (Election Code 15, Election Code 121, Election Code 65, Election Code 31, Election Code 63)