Bill > HB695

This bill amends the Texas Election Code to require that buildings used as polling places or early voting polling places allow people who are electioneering (engaging in political campaigning) outside the designated voting area to use the building's facilities, such as bathrooms, under specific conditions. The secretary of state must create rules mandating that these individuals cannot bring political signs or literature into the voting area, must cover or remove any political logos or messaging before entering the voting area, and must comply with any additional requirements established to maintain the integrity of the voting process. The rules aim to balance the rights of people engaging in political speech near polling locations with the need to maintain a neutral voting environment. These provisions will take effect on September 1, 2025, and apply to both standard polling places and early voting locations, ensuring consistent treatment of electioneering individuals across different voting settings.

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https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=89R&Bill=HB695