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TX HB425

Bill

Status

Introduced

11/12/2024

Primary Sponsor

John Bucy

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes same-day voter registration in Texas, allowing unregistered but otherwise eligible individuals to register and vote at polling places during early voting or on election day

  • Requires voter registrars to appoint at least one election officer at each polling place to serve as a deputy voter registrar to process same-day registrations

  • Mandates that same-day registrants present either a Texas driver's license/ID with current address, or a utility bill dated within 30 days combined with a Texas license/ID, U.S. passport, or military ID with photo

  • Requires same-day registrants to submit a voter registration application and execute an affidavit confirming eligibility and that they are voting only once in the election

  • Directs the Secretary of State to adopt implementation rules by February 1, 2026, with the law applying to elections where early voting begins on or after that date

Legislative Description

Relating to the registration of voters at a polling place and related procedures.

Elections

Last Action

Referred to Elections

2/28/2025

Committee Referrals

Elections2/28/2025

Full Bill Text

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