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HB 297TEXASSession 892State Billdead

Did Not Advance

Texas HB 297 modifies voter address change procedures and registration timing

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 · August 25, 2025: FiledSponsor: Brooks Landgraf

Companion · SB 51same policy, Senate version

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What This Bill Proposed

Official description

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.

Who It Would Have Affected

Groups the bill's text would have affected, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

Texas voters

Voters changing their address or voting with a non-current residence address are subject to updated timelines and statement requirements.

Directly affected

Election officers

Election officers must collect and process the specified statements of residence from voters before accepting them for voting.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I vote if my residence address is not current because I moved within the county?

Yes, if you are otherwise eligible, reside in the county, and meet the applicable residence requirements for the specific or political subdivision.

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Where This Stands

This bill did not become law - Died at adjournment · introduced in the House.

Procedural history

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Connected Entities

Texas Election Code

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Sources

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capitol.texas.gov

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