Bill > HB3632

This bill modifies Texas Election Code provisions regarding the timing of mail-in ballot submissions, extending the deadline for ballot return from 5 p.m. on election day to 12 a.m. (midnight) on the day after election day. Specifically, the bill allows mail-in ballots to be accepted if they were postmarked before election day and arrive by midnight the following day, which gives voters additional time to ensure their ballots are counted. The changes apply to multiple sections of the Election Code related to ballot delivery, including provisions for early voting ballots, mail-in ballots, and ballots to be counted by automatic tabulating equipment. These modifications will apply to any election ordered after the bill's effective date of September 1, 2025, potentially providing more flexibility for voters who may have difficulty returning their ballots by the traditional election day deadline. The bill aims to make voting more accessible by providing a slightly extended window for ballot submission while maintaining the requirement that ballots must be postmarked before election day.

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https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=89R&Bill=HB3632