Texas HB4246 authorizes counties to conduct elections using countywide polling places.

HB4246 amends the Texas Election Code to allow counties to replace precinct polling places with countywide polling places for certain elections. Counties must establish a methodology for selecting polling places and ensure the number of countywide polling places is at least 50% of the number of precinct polling places, or 65% in the first year of implementation. Counties must also inform voters of changes to polling place locations. The bill repeals certain sections of the Election Code and sets a noncompliance fee for counties using non-compliant devices in two consecutive general elections.

Texas HB4246 authorizes counties to conduct elections using countywide polling places.

HB4246 amends the Texas Election Code to allow counties to replace precinct polling places with countywide polling places for certain elections. Counties must establish a methodology for selecting polling places and ensure the number of countywide polling places is at least 50% of the number of precinct polling places, or 65% in the first year of implementation. Counties must also inform voters of changes to polling place locations. The bill repeals certain sections of the Election Code and sets a noncompliance fee for counties using non-compliant devices in two consecutive general elections.