Texas HB296 amends election procedures to address voter registration updates and voting eligibility when a voter's address is not current.

Texas HB296 modifies the Election Code to clarify the process for updating voter registration information and voting eligibility when a voter's address is not current. The bill specifies that a voter's registration change becomes effective 30 days after submitting a change of address notice or statement. It also allows voters with outdated addresses to vote if they reside in the same county as their registration, provided they submit a statement to an election officer. These changes apply to notices of address changes submitted after the bill's effective date.

Texas HB296 amends election procedures to address voter registration updates and voting eligibility when a voter's address is not current.

Texas HB296 modifies the Election Code to clarify the process for updating voter registration information and voting eligibility when a voter's address is not current. The bill specifies that a voter's registration change becomes effective 30 days after submitting a change of address notice or statement. It also allows voters with outdated addresses to vote if they reside in the same county as their registration, provided they submit a statement to an election officer. These changes apply to notices of address changes submitted after the bill's effective date.