Bill > SB567

This bill modifies Texas Election Code provisions regarding polling place locations, specifically addressing the use of school district or charter school buildings as voting sites. The bill stipulates that polling places cannot be located in school district or charter school buildings, with two key exceptions: first, if the building is not on or adjacent to a school campus, and second, in counties with populations of 50,000 or less where no reasonable alternative polling place can be identified. Additionally, the bill maintains existing restrictions preventing polling places from being located at the residence of a candidate for elective office or at the home of someone closely related to such a candidate (within specific family relationship degrees as defined by Texas Government Code). These changes aim to provide clearer guidelines for selecting appropriate polling locations while balancing the need for accessible voting sites, particularly in smaller, rural counties. The bill is set to take effect on September 1, 2025, giving election authorities and school districts time to prepare for the new requirements.

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https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=89R&Bill=SB567