Bill > HB2579

This bill amends the Texas Election Code to explicitly prohibit polling places from being located on public primary or secondary school campuses, in addition to the existing restrictions on polling place locations. Currently, polling places are already banned from being situated at the residence of a candidate for elective office or a person related within certain degrees of kinship to such a candidate. The bill adds the specific prohibition against using school campuses as polling places, which appears to be aimed at minimizing disruption to school operations and ensuring the safety and security of educational environments during election periods. The amendment will take effect on September 1, 2025, giving election officials and local governments time to adjust their polling place selection processes. By clarifying and expanding restrictions on polling place locations, the bill seeks to establish clearer guidelines for where elections can and cannot be conducted in Texas.

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https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=89R&Bill=HB2579