Relating to the number of polling places in certain counties.

HB 5256 regulates polling place distribution in Texas counties based on population size. It requires counties with over 1 million residents to ensure the number of polling places in each state representative district differs by no more than one, and mandates at least one polling place per county commissioners precinct. For counties with 400,000+ residents, the bill limits early voting locations per state representative district to a maximum difference of one between districts. Smaller counties (120,000-1 million) must place early voting sites in each commissioners precinct, while counties of 100,000-120,000 must add locations upon receiving 15 voter requests. The bill applies directly to county election officials managing polling place allocations.