H.B. No. 4541 amends the Texas Election Code to establish new regulations regarding polling places, specifically introducing the concept of "voting centers." A voting center is defined as a polling place created under Section 42.0052, which allows for the assignment of multiple election precincts to a single voting center. The bill mandates that counties must post the locations of these voting centers and the precincts assigned to them on their websites or bulletin boards, ensuring voters are informed about where they can cast their ballots. Additionally, the bill sets limits on the number of registered voters that can be served by a voting center and requires that the smallest voting center in a county serve at least 95% of the largest.

The bill also includes various amendments and deletions to existing provisions, such as removing references to consolidated precincts and the countywide polling place program. It emphasizes the need for real-time data updates for electronic voting devices and outlines the responsibilities of election officials in designating voting center locations. The act will take effect on September 1, 2025, and applies only to elections ordered after that date. Overall, H.B. No. 4541 aims to streamline the voting process and enhance voter accessibility in Texas.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Election Code 1.005, Election Code 4.003, Election Code 4.004, Election Code 31.014, Election Code 32.003, Election Code 32.0511, Election Code 42.002, Election Code 42.005, Election Code 42.006, Election Code 43.002, Election Code 43.003, Election Code 85.061, Election Code 85.062, Election Code 172.1112, Election Code 172.126, Election Code 172.128, Election Code 173.007, Election Code 173.081 (Election Code 31, Election Code 85, Election Code 172, Election Code 173, Election Code 32, Election Code 43, Election Code 42, Election Code 4, Election Code 1)