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WS Item 5 HB 259 – Electioneering and Loitering Near Polling Place Work Session Item No. 5 House Bill 259 Amends Section 61.003 and 85.036 of the Election Code Authorizes electioneering and loitering on building premises of public buildings Polling Location City/State Elections Early Voting Election Day Aerial of Southlake Town Hall Building Premises Electioneering allowed on building premises if located outside the 100-foot buffer zone. Includes posting, use, or distribution of political signs or literature. House Bill 259 Applicability Applies to “building premises” of polling location. Does not prevent City from enforcing the Sign and Park Ordinances. Questions East side of Town Hall West side of Town Hall