Bill > HB628

This bill modifies Texas election law to expand early voting by mail eligibility for all qualified voters, removing previous restrictions on specific grounds for mail voting. The bill eliminates existing statutory provisions that previously limited mail voting to specific circumstances like absence from county, age, disability, or confinement. Key changes include updating application requirements, such as mandating identification information like driver's license number or last four digits of social security number, and specifying detailed rules for voters in unique situations like those in jail, nursing homes, or participating in an address confidentiality program. The bill also provides special provisions for voters who are 65 or older, have physical conditions preventing polling place attendance, or are civilly committed. Notably, the bill repeals several existing sections of the Election Code related to early voting qualifications and adds more standardized application processes. These changes will apply to elections ordered on or after September 1, 2025, effectively making mail voting more accessible to all registered voters in Texas by removing previous restrictions on eligibility grounds.

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https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=89R&Bill=HB628