HB 2804
AN ACT relating to assisting a voter at an early voting polling place.
89th Regular Session
Jan 14, 2025 - Jun 2, 2025 • Session ended
Awaiting Committee Assignment
Bill filed, pending referral to House committee
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What This Bill Does
Modifies the rules for helping voters at early voting polling places by allowing a voter who requests assistance to be helped in the same manner as specified in existing election law. The legislation standardizes the process for providing voter aid during early voting, ensuring consistent support for voters who need help preparing their ballot. The new rules will take effect on September 1, 2025, giving election officials time to implement the updated guidelines.
Subject Areas
Bill Text
relating to assisting a voter at an early voting polling place. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: SECTION 1. Section 85.035, Election Code, is amended to Sec. 85.035. ASSISTING VOTER. A person voting an early voting ballot by personal appearance who requests assistance [is assisted] in preparing the ballot shall be assisted in the same manner provided by [election officers under] Subchapter B, Chapter 64[, may be assisted by a single officer]. SECTION 2. This Act takes effect September 1, 2025.
Bill History
Bill filed: AN ACT relating to assisting a voter at an early voting polling place.
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