Texas HB1855 allows voters to register and vote at polling places if they meet certain conditions.
Texas HB1855 amends the Election Code to allow voters to register and vote at polling places if they submit a compliant voter registration application and present valid identification. Voters must be processed separately from those using regular procedures. The Secretary of State must adopt rules to ensure accountability and fair implementation. The changes apply to elections with early voting starting on or after February 1, 2026. The act takes effect September 1, 2025.
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