Bill > HB1856

This bill modifies Texas election laws regarding ballot return methods and election notice requirements. The bill expands the locations where voters can return marked ballots, allowing county clerks to designate multiple drop-off sites including early voting polling places, election day polling places, and other suitable locations as determined by the Secretary of State. The Secretary of State will be required to establish criteria for these ballot delivery locations to ensure they are accessible and secure. Additionally, the bill mandates that election notices posted on county websites or bulletin boards must now include specific details about polling place locations for both election day and early voting, as well as locations where voters can deliver marked ballots. The changes aim to provide voters with more comprehensive information about ballot return options and polling place details. Importantly, voters delivering ballots in person will still be required to present an acceptable form of identification and can only return their own ballot. The bill is set to take effect on September 1, 2025, giving election officials time to prepare for the new requirements.

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https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=89R&Bill=HB1856