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TX HB3359
Bill
Status
5/13/2025
Primary Sponsor
Josey Garcia
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AI Summary
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Adds an optional checkbox to voter registration applications for applicants to indicate military service in the U.S. armed forces, reserve components, auxiliary services, or Texas state military forces
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Requires voter registrars to compile lists of applicants who indicate veteran status, including residence addresses and phone numbers, and transmit this information to the Texas Veterans Commission
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Makes veteran status information confidential and exempt from public records requests, prohibiting its posting on websites or inclusion in voter registration data shared with third parties
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Adds "veteran" designation to voter registration certificates for those who indicate military service on their application
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Expands Department of Public Safety driver's license and ID card applications to allow voluntary veteran status indication, with that information shared with the Texas Veterans Commission to connect veterans with available services
Legislative Description
Relating to identifying an individual with veteran's status and providing notice to the Texas Veterans Commission.
Elections
Last Action
Left pending in committee
5/23/2025