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TX HB584

Bill

Status

Introduced

11/12/2024

Primary Sponsor

Terry Meza

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires the Secretary of State to implement an online voter registration program through the official state website, with links provided on both Secretary of State and Department of Public Safety websites

  • Applicants with a Texas driver's license or personal identification card (expired or unexpired) can complete registration entirely online by attesting to the accuracy of information and consenting to use their DPS signature for voter registration

  • Applicants without a state-issued driver's license or ID must attest to information accuracy online, then print, sign, and mail the application to the registrar

  • Mandates the Secretary of State adopt rules for security measures, including displaying false registration offense penalties on the website and using the state electronic portal to authenticate applicant identities

  • Takes effect September 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Relating to electronic voter registration.

Elections

Last Action

Referred to Elections

3/3/2025

Committee Referrals

Elections3/3/2025

Full Bill Text

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