Texas HB277 allows any qualified voter to vote by mail early and repeals certain criminal offenses related to mail voting applications.

HB277 amends the Texas Election Code to allow any qualified voter to vote by mail early, removing previous restrictions. It also repeals criminal offenses concerning the solicitation and distribution of mail voting applications. The bill updates the application process for early voting by mail, including new requirements for the application form and the conditions under which a ballot may be provided. The changes apply to elections ordered after November 1, 2025.

Texas HB277 allows any qualified voter to vote by mail early and repeals certain criminal offenses related to mail voting applications.

HB277 amends the Texas Election Code to allow any qualified voter to vote by mail early, removing previous restrictions. It also repeals criminal offenses concerning the solicitation and distribution of mail voting applications. The bill updates the application process for early voting by mail, including new requirements for the application form and the conditions under which a ballot may be provided. The changes apply to elections ordered after November 1, 2025.