Bill > HB4471

This bill modifies the Election Code by changing the requirements for establishing a signature verification committee in Texas counties. Currently, counties can form such a committee if at least 15 registered voters submit a written request to the early voting clerk by October 1st. The bill introduces a population-based distinction: in counties with fewer than 600,000 residents, the existing 15-voter threshold remains unchanged, while in counties with 600,000 or more residents, at least 250 registered voters must request the committee. The purpose of a signature verification committee is typically to review and verify signatures on mail-in ballots or ballot applications to ensure voter authenticity. The bill differentiates the request threshold based on county population size, potentially making it more challenging to form such a committee in larger counties. The changes will take effect on September 1, 2025, giving counties and election officials time to prepare for the new requirements.

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