Requires polling places and precinct conventions to comply with the Texas Accessibility Standards.
Requires that each polling place must provide at least one voting station that provides a practical and effective means for voters with physical disabilities to cast a secret ballot. An exemption for certain political subdivisions exists for non State wide elections.
Provides for assistance in reading the ballot and/or voting.
Allows the use of sign language interpreters or language interpreters for voters who cannot communicate in English.
Provides for ballots to be brought to the curb, or polling place entrance, if the voter can not enter.
Provides a system for early voting by mail with specific deadlines and restrictions.
Allows for a citizen to vote without presenting ID if the citizen presents documentation of his or her disability from SSI or SSDI.
