Texas HB922 amends election laws to clarify residency requirements for candidates and establish procedures for challenging candidate eligibility.

Texas HB922 amends the Election Code to redefine what constitutes a person's residence for voting purposes, stating that a person has not inhabited a place unless they have slept overnight, eaten, and kept personal belongings there. The bill also updates the information candidates must include on their applications, such as their residence address and awareness of the nepotism law. Additionally, HB922 establishes procedures for voters to challenge a candidate's eligibility, including time limits for filing petitions and the types of relief available.

Texas HB922 amends election laws to clarify residency requirements for candidates and establish procedures for challenging candidate eligibility.

Texas HB922 amends the Election Code to redefine what constitutes a person's residence for voting purposes, stating that a person has not inhabited a place unless they have slept overnight, eaten, and kept personal belongings there. The bill also updates the information candidates must include on their applications, such as their residence address and awareness of the nepotism law. Additionally, HB922 establishes procedures for voters to challenge a candidate's eligibility, including time limits for filing petitions and the types of relief available.