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TX HB2281

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/30/2025

Primary Sponsor

Jolanda Jones

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires county voter registrars to automatically register eligible residents to vote when they obtain or make changes to a Texas driver's license or personal identification card through the Department of Public Safety

  • Extends automatic voter registration to eligible residents who apply for services from any voter registration agency under Subchapter B, Chapter 20 of the Election Code

  • Allows individuals to opt out of automatic voter registration by indicating on the form that the transaction is not for voter registration purposes or by submitting a declination form

  • Mandates that voter registration agencies use combined forms that integrate agency services with voter registration applications, with design approved by the secretary of state

  • Requires the Department of Public Safety to electronically transfer voter registration information daily to the secretary of state for all eligible individuals who apply for license or ID transactions in person, by mail, or online

  • Takes effect September 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Relating to automatic voter registration on interaction with a voter registration agency.

County Government

Last Action

Referred to Elections

3/14/2025

Committee Referrals

Elections3/14/2025

Full Bill Text

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