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SB 54TEXASSession 892State BillSigned into law

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Texas updates voter address change and registration procedures under SB 54

Original title: Relating to election procedures regarding accepting a voter with a residence address that is not current and the immediate effect of a voter's registration after the registrar's receipt of certain change of address notices.

Last action · September 17, 2025: Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (December 4, 2025)Sponsors: Bryan Hughes and 10 others

Companion · HB 29same policy, House versionCompanion · HB 295same policy, House version

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Companion · HB 296same policy, House version Companion · HB 297same policy, House versionCompanion · HB 305same policy, House version

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What This Bill Does

Texas law now allows a voter with an outdated residence address to cast a ballot in their registered precinct if they still reside in the county, provided they submit a required statement of residence. The measure also sets voter registration changes to become effective 30 days after the voter submits notice, and takes effect on December 4, 2025.

Why it matters

Changes the legal requirements for voters who have moved within the same county, altering how they verify their residence at the polling place and when their registration update becomes active.

Who It Affects

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Directly affected

Voters who have changed residence within a county

Voters with outdated addresses must submit a statement of residence containing standard application information before being accepted for voting in their registered precinct.

Directly affected

Election officers

Election officers must collect and process the executed statements of residence from voters whose addresses are not current.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I vote if my address on file is not current?

Yes, if you have changed residence within the same county, you may vote in the precinct in which you are registered as long as you reside in the county and submit a statement of residence to an election officer.

When does a voter registration change take effect under this law?

The registration change becomes effective on the 30th day after the voter submits a notice of a change in registration information, a response, a statement of residence, or a registration application/change of address.

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Where This Stands

Current status: Signed into law.

Procedural history

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Sep 17, 2025Governor of TexasEnrolled
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (December 4, 2025)
Sep 17, 2025Governor of TexasEnrolled
Signed by the Governor
Sep 4, 2025Governor of TexasEnrolled
Sent to the Governor
Sep 3, 2025House
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Sep 3, 2025Senate
Signed in the Senate
Sep 2, 2025Senate
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Aug 26, 2025SenateIntroduced
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Aug 26, 2025Senate
Received by the Secretary of the Senate

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