Relating to residence for purposes of voting and other matters affecting a candidate's eligibility.

HB 922 clarifies residency requirements for voting and candidacy in Texas. It defines "habiting" a residence as sleeping overnight, eating, and keeping personal belongings (like clothing or furniture) there, and prohibits claiming a new homestead exemption while still claiming one for another property. The bill also requires candidates for office to certify they have inhabited their claimed residence address in their ballot application. These changes directly affect voters and candidates seeking office by tightening rules for proving residency. The bill is currently in the Elections Committee (referred March 6, 2025).