Bill > HB4171

This bill modifies the Texas Election Code to update requirements for individuals who provide transportation to voters with disabilities. Currently, a person who simultaneously assists seven or more voters by providing transportation to a polling place must complete a form with their own name and address. The proposed changes remove the "simultaneously" and "seven or more" restrictions, and expand the required form to include additional details: the person assisting must now specify whether they are providing assistance solely under this section or under both this section and Subchapter B, and they must also include the voter's name, address, and specify which sections of assistance apply. This appears to provide more detailed tracking and transparency for voter transportation assistance, potentially making it easier to verify the nature of transportation support for voters with disabilities. The bill is set to take effect on September 1, 2025, allowing election officials and potential transportation providers time to prepare for the new requirements.

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https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=89R&Bill=HB4171