Bill > SB2964

This bill modifies Texas election law to improve the process for voters who submit early voting ballots by mail with technical defects. Under the new provisions, if an early voting clerk identifies a defect in a mail-in ballot's carrier envelope, they must send the voter a notice within two days, explaining the specific defect and providing a corrective action form developed by the secretary of state. Voters will have multiple options to address the defect: they can cancel their mail-in ballot application, correct the ballot by mailing back the corrective form, or visit the early voting clerk's office in person by the sixth day after election day. The bill also requires early voting clerks to use an online tracking tool to notify voters about ballot defects and, when possible, allow them to correct those defects electronically. Additionally, the bill mandates that if a voter cannot reasonably receive a mailed notice in time, the clerk may notify them by telephone or email. These changes aim to give voters more opportunities to fix ballot issues and ensure their votes are counted, while maintaining the integrity of the election process. The bill will apply to elections held on or after September 1, 2025.

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