Texas HB4385 amends the Election Code to redefine residence for voting purposes.

Texas HB4385 amends the Election Code to redefine residence for voting purposes. It specifies that a person is considered to have left their home for more than temporary purposes if they do not reside there for at least 180 days in a calendar year. Exceptions include members of the armed forces, full-time students living on campus, and members of the legislature or Congress. The bill also prohibits establishing residence in a commercial building or recreational vehicle, except when the voter registrar can verify the address through certain documents.

Texas HB4385 amends the Election Code to redefine residence for voting purposes.

Texas HB4385 amends the Election Code to redefine residence for voting purposes. It specifies that a person is considered to have left their home for more than temporary purposes if they do not reside there for at least 180 days in a calendar year. Exceptions include members of the armed forces, full-time students living on campus, and members of the legislature or Congress. The bill also prohibits establishing residence in a commercial building or recreational vehicle, except when the voter registrar can verify the address through certain documents.