Texas Law Changes How Voters with New Addresses Can Vote

HB 29 is a Texas state law that makes voting easier for people who recently moved within their county. Sponsored by Representative Matthew Shaheen, this bill changes how election officials handle voters whose addresses have changed. The law allows voters who have moved to a new home within their county to still vote at their old polling place if they otherwise qualify. Instead of having to update their registration before voting, people can cast a ballot at their original precinct as long as they still live somewhere in the same county. To vote this way, voters must complete a written statement. The statement needs to confirm that the voter meets residence requirements, provide all the information needed for voter registration under state law, and include the date the statement is submitted. This simple process means people who recently moved don't have to delay voting or travel to a new polling location. The law applies to any change of address notice submitted after the bill takes effect. It changes how voter registration takes effect after the registrar receives a change of address notice. These updates make the voting process smoother for our community members while keeping election security in place.