Texas SB1805 amends early voting procedures, extending voting hours on specific days in larger counties and allowing for extended hours on a weekend.
Texas SB1805 modifies the Election Code to change early voting hours. In counties with a population of 10,000 or more, early voting for primary and general elections must occur for at least 12 hours each weekday during the last week of early voting. Additionally, voting must take place for 12 hours on the last Saturday and six hours on the last Sunday, with specific time restrictions. For smaller counties, an extra day of extended voting hours can be scheduled, subject to party chair approval and public posting.
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