Relating to the instructions for an application form for an early voting ballot.

HB 2259 standardizes the instructions printed on early voting ballot application forms in Texas. It requires the Secretary of State to create instructions that fit on a single 8.5x11 inch page in portrait orientation, using Calibri or Aptos font (12-point or larger), with bold print for key items. The bill also mandates that these instructions be provided in all languages commonly used by Texas voters, matching the state's demographic needs. This affects voters applying for early voting ballots and election offices handling these forms, ensuring consistent, clear instructions nationwide. The law takes effect September 1, 2025.