Texas HB465 amends the Election Code to implement a preferential voting system for runoff elections for voters who vote by mail.

Texas HB465 amends the Election Code to introduce a preferential voting system for runoff elections for voters who vote by mail. The bill mandates that voters eligible for early voting by mail receive a runoff election ballot at the same time as their general election ballot. It requires the Secretary of State to create procedures for a preferential voting system, allowing voters to rank candidates from most to least favored. County clerks must post instructions on their websites and mail them to voters receiving a runoff ballot. The bill takes effect January 1, 2026.

Texas HB465 amends the Election Code to implement a preferential voting system for runoff elections for voters who vote by mail.

Texas HB465 amends the Election Code to introduce a preferential voting system for runoff elections for voters who vote by mail. The bill mandates that voters eligible for early voting by mail receive a runoff election ballot at the same time as their general election ballot. It requires the Secretary of State to create procedures for a preferential voting system, allowing voters to rank candidates from most to least favored. County clerks must post instructions on their websites and mail them to voters receiving a runoff ballot. The bill takes effect January 1, 2026.