Amend HB 2817 by adding the following appropriately numbered SECTION and by renumbering the existing SECTIONS as appropriate:
SECTION ____. Chapter 1, Election Code, is amended by adding Section 1.016 to read as follows:
Sec. 1.016. RESIDENCE FOR CERTAIN REGISTERED VOTERS. (a) For purposes of registration under this code, a person's residence is established at the first residence address in the following list that is applicable to the person:
(1) the address the person claims as a homestead in this state;
(2) the address stated on a driver's license issued to the person by the Department of Public Safety that has not expired or, if the person has notified the department of a change of address under Section 521.054, Transportation Code, the new address contained in the notification;
(3) the address stated on a personal identification card issued to the person by the Department of Public Safety that has not expired or, if the person has notified the department of a change of address under Section 521.054, Transportation Code, the new address contained in the notification;
(4) the address stated on a license to carry a concealed handgun issued to the person by the Department of Public Safety that has not expired or, if the person has notified the department of a change of address under Section 411.181, Government Code, the new address contained in the notification; or
(5) an address corresponding to a residence at which the person receives mail.
(b) The address described by Subsection (a)(5) may not be a commercial post office box or similar location that does not correspond to a residence.
(c) This section does not apply to:
(1) a person who is a member of the armed forces of the United States or the spouse or a dependent of a member; or
(2) a person enrolled as a full-time student at an institution of higher education.
(d) The secretary of state shall adopt rules as necessary to implement this section.