Bill > HB2272

This bill modifies the Texas Election Code to specify when a voter registrar must send a written confirmation notice to a voter regarding their residential address. The bill expands the circumstances under which a registrar is required to send such a notice, now mandating confirmation in three specific scenarios: (1) when a voter's address is a commercial post office box or similar location that does not represent an actual residence, (2) on November 30 following a general election, if the voter is not on the suspense list and has not voted in the previous 25 months, and (3) when the registrar has any other reason to believe the voter's current residence differs from their registration records. Previously, the law was more discretionary, allowing the registrar to send a confirmation notice only if they had reason to believe a voter's residence had changed. The bill aims to ensure more accurate voter registration records by creating clearer guidelines for when residential address confirmation should be sought. The legislation 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=HB2272