Texas HB3218 establishes county jails in counties with a population of 3.3 million or more as polling places for elections.

Texas HB3218 amends the Election Code to designate county jails in counties with a population of 3.3 million or more as polling places for any election in that county. The bill also allows eligible individuals in custody at these jails to register to vote and cast their ballots. To vote, a person must be in custody and not have been finally convicted of the offense for which they are in custody, submit a voter registration application, and provide proof of identification and residency.

Texas HB3218 establishes county jails in counties with a population of 3.3 million or more as polling places for elections.

Texas HB3218 amends the Election Code to designate county jails in counties with a population of 3.3 million or more as polling places for any election in that county. The bill also allows eligible individuals in custody at these jails to register to vote and cast their ballots. To vote, a person must be in custody and not have been finally convicted of the offense for which they are in custody, submit a voter registration application, and provide proof of identification and residency.