Texas HB3523 allows military family members to register and vote at polling places during early voting.

Texas HB3523 amends the Election Code to allow certain military family members to register and vote at polling places during early voting. Eligible individuals include members of the armed forces, their spouses, and their children. To vote, these individuals must submit a voter registration application, present an unexpired military ID, and show proof of Texas residency. The Secretary of State must adopt rules for these procedures by February 1, 2026. The changes apply to elections where early voting begins on or after February 1, 2026. The act takes effect September 1, 2025.

Texas HB3523 allows military family members to register and vote at polling places during early voting.

Texas HB3523 amends the Election Code to allow certain military family members to register and vote at polling places during early voting. Eligible individuals include members of the armed forces, their spouses, and their children. To vote, these individuals must submit a voter registration application, present an unexpired military ID, and show proof of Texas residency. The Secretary of State must adopt rules for these procedures by February 1, 2026. The changes apply to elections where early voting begins on or after February 1, 2026. The act takes effect September 1, 2025.