Texas SB1597 allows the combination of certain election precincts under specific conditions.

Texas SB1597 amends the Election Code to allow the combination of certain election precincts. This applies to counties with populations under 1.2 million that do not participate in the countywide polling place program. The combination can occur if the commissioners court cannot secure a suitable polling place location or if it avoids unreasonable expenditures for election equipment, supplies, and personnel. A combined precinct cannot exceed 10,000 registered voters and must not dilute voting strength or representation of groups covered by the Voting Rights Act.

Texas SB1597 allows the combination of certain election precincts under specific conditions.

Texas SB1597 amends the Election Code to allow the combination of certain election precincts. This applies to counties with populations under 1.2 million that do not participate in the countywide polling place program. The combination can occur if the commissioners court cannot secure a suitable polling place location or if it avoids unreasonable expenditures for election equipment, supplies, and personnel. A combined precinct cannot exceed 10,000 registered voters and must not dilute voting strength or representation of groups covered by the Voting Rights Act.