Texas HB1856 amends the method of returning a mail-in ballot, allowing for additional drop-off locations and requiring election notices.

Texas HB1856 amends the Election Code to allow county clerks to designate additional locations for returning mail-in ballots, including early voting clerk's offices, polling places, and other suitable locations. The secretary of state must establish criteria for these locations to ensure accessibility and security. The bill also mandates that election notices be posted 21 days before an election, including on county websites if available, and on bulletin boards otherwise. These notices must detail polling place locations for election day and early voting.

Texas HB1856 amends the method of returning a mail-in ballot, allowing for additional drop-off locations and requiring election notices.

Texas HB1856 amends the Election Code to allow county clerks to designate additional locations for returning mail-in ballots, including early voting clerk's offices, polling places, and other suitable locations. The secretary of state must establish criteria for these locations to ensure accessibility and security. The bill also mandates that election notices be posted 21 days before an election, including on county websites if available, and on bulletin boards otherwise. These notices must detail polling place locations for election day and early voting.