Bill > HB3444

This bill modifies the Texas Election Code to establish specific deadlines for county chairs and county election boards regarding the appointment of early voting ballot board members. For counties with more than 500,000 residents, county chairs must submit a list of eligible persons to serve on the early voting ballot board by June 30 each year, while counties with 500,000 or fewer residents must submit their lists by July 31. The county election board is then required to appoint the members of the early voting ballot board by August 15 of each year. An early voting ballot board is a group of election officials responsible for processing and counting early voting ballots before election day. The bill provides a standardized timeline for these appointments across different sized counties, which could help improve election administration and preparation. The provisions will take effect on September 1, 2025, giving election officials time to prepare for the new requirements.

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