Relating to the solicitation and distribution of an application to vote by mail.

SB 656 repeals Section 276.016 of the Texas Election Code, which previously regulated how election officials could solicit and distribute applications for voting by mail. This change removes specific rules governing the process for obtaining mail-in ballot applications. The bill directly affects election officials who handle mail-in ballot requests and voters seeking to apply for mail-in voting. It takes effect immediately if passed by a two-thirds vote, or on September 1, 2025, if not.