Bill > HB3697

This bill amends Section 84.011(b) of the Election Code to modify the requirements for the official application form for mail-in ballots. Specifically, the bill mandates that the ballot application form must: (1) be at least eight inches by nine inches in size, (2) be printed in at least 10-point type (an increase from the previous six-point type requirement), and (3) be printed in black text. These changes aim to improve the readability and clarity of mail-in ballot application forms. The bill will apply only to elections ordered on or after its effective date of September 1, 2025, giving election officials time to update their forms to comply with the new specifications. By increasing the minimum type size and specifying black text, the bill seeks to make mail-in ballot applications easier to read and fill out, potentially reducing errors or confusion for voters requesting ballots by mail.

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