Relating to the early voting period.

HB 1857 modifies Texas' early voting schedule by changing when early voting begins. The bill amends Election Code Section 85.001(a) to set the early voting period start date as the first business day after the last day voter registration becomes effective for an election, replacing the previous fixed 17th-day rule. This change directly affects all Texas voters participating in early in-person voting for elections. The bill takes effect September 1, 2025, and adjusts the timing of early voting to align more closely with voter registration deadlines.