87R9327 SGM-D
By: Fierro H.B. No. 3612
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
AN ACT
relating to voting outside of the polling place.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
SECTION 1. The heading to Section 64.009, Election Code, is
amended to read as follows:
Sec. 64.009. VOTING AT [VOTER UNABLE TO ENTER] POLLING
PLACE ENTRANCE OR CURB.
SECTION 2. Section 64.009(a), Election Code, is amended to
read as follows:
(a) On [If a voter is physically unable to enter the polling
place without personal assistance or likelihood of injuring the
voter's health, on] the voter's request, an election officer shall
deliver a ballot to the voter at the polling place entrance or curb
if a voter is:
(1) physically unable to enter the polling place
without personal assistance or likelihood of injuring the voter's
health; or
(2) a caregiver or family member accompanying a voter
described by Subdivision (1) if that voter is not also a driver
providing a digitally prearranged ride, as defined by Section
2402.001, Occupations Code.
SECTION 3. The heading to Section 85.034, Election Code, is
amended to read as follows:
Sec. 85.034. VOTING AT [VOTER UNABLE TO ENTER] POLLING
PLACE ENTRANCE OR CURB.
SECTION 4. This Act takes effect September 1, 2021.