HB 574 — Providing voters access to a restroom facility at a poll
This bill covers providing voters access to a restroom facility at a polling place.
This bill covers providing voters access to a restroom facility at a polling place.
Author: Lalani. Filed: 11/09/2026 (H Filed). Caption: “Relating to providing voters access to a restroom facility at a polling place.”
Subjects: Elections--General (I0310). Council document: see the Legislature history page.
Full bill text (Introduced)
Official text from the Texas Legislature. Bill history for HB 574 · Bill text (HTML).
90R3944 LRM-F By: Lalani H.B. No. 574 relating to providing voters access to a restroom facility at a polling place.
SECTION 1. Subchapter B, Chapter 43, Election Code, is amended by adding Section 43.035 to read as follows: Sec. 43.035. RESTROOM FACILITY IN POLLING PLACE. (a) A polling place must provide an accessible restroom to voters, election workers, and volunteers during the hours the polling place is open for voting. The polling place must maintain visible signage to indicate the location of the restroom. (b) If a polling place does not maintain a permanent restroom facility accessible to the public, the county or political subdivision responsible for the polling place shall provide a temporary restroom, in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. Section 12131 et seq.), that is readily accessible by a voter at the polling place. (c) Election materials distributed at a polling place must include information about restroom access.
SECTION 2. This Act takes effect September 1, 2027.
Sources: Texas Legislature, Today's Filed Bills in the House (11/09/2026), HB 574; 90th Legislature BillLookup history and Introduced bill text.