Bill > HB3144

This bill amends the Texas Election Code to modify rules about polling place locations, specifically addressing the use of public schools and institutions of higher education as voting sites. Under the new provisions, a polling place cannot be located on a campus of a public primary or secondary school or higher education institution, except when the campus is completely closed for operations during the voting period. The bill also clarifies definitions, including defining "institution of higher education" by referencing the existing definition in the Education Code. Additionally, the bill maintains existing restrictions on using a candidate's residence or the residence of someone closely related to a candidate as a polling place, with technical updates to how those relationships are described. The changes aim to provide clearer guidelines about appropriate polling place locations, with a specified implementation date of September 1, 2025, which gives election officials advance notice to prepare for the new requirements.

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