H.B. No. 297 amends the Texas Election Code to modify procedures regarding voters with non-current residence addresses and the immediate effect of voter registration changes. Specifically, it updates Section 15.025(a) to clarify that a voter's registration change becomes effective 30 days after the registrar receives a notice of change or a statement of residence. Additionally, it amends Sections 63.0011(b) and (c) to allow voters who have changed their residence within the county to vote in their registered precinct, provided they meet certain residency requirements. The bill also repeals Section 15.025(e), which previously governed related voter registration processes.

The bill introduces new requirements for voters before they can be accepted for voting, including submitting a statement confirming they meet the applicable residence requirements and providing necessary registration information. Notably, the requirement for voters to request a change of registration address has been removed. The changes will only apply to notices of a voter's change of address submitted on or after the effective date of the Act, which can take immediate effect if it receives a two-thirds majority vote in both houses of the legislature.