The bill amends the Election Code to modify procedures for accepting voters with outdated residence addresses and to clarify the immediate effect of a voter's registration following a change of address notice. Specifically, it updates Section 15.025(a) to state that a voter's registration change becomes effective 30 days after the registrar receives a notice of change. Additionally, it amends Section 63.0011 to allow voters whose residence addresses are not current due to a change within the county to vote in their registered precinct, provided they meet eligibility requirements. A new subsection (b-1) is added, stipulating that such voters may only cast provisional ballots and can only vote on countywide measures.

Furthermore, the bill repeals Section 15.025(e) and makes other adjustments to ensure that voters must submit a statement confirming their residence requirements and relevant information when voting provisionally. The changes will apply only to notices of address changes submitted on or after the bill's effective date, and the amended provisions will apply to elections ordered after this date. The bill is set to take effect immediately upon receiving a two-thirds vote from both houses or on the 91st day after the legislative session if that vote is not achieved.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Election Code 63.011 (Election Code 63)