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TX SB1470

Bill

Status

Passed

6/20/2025

Primary Sponsor

Bryan Hughes

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Origin

Senate

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires the Secretary of State to use driver's license data from registered voters who apply for a driver's license or personal identification card in another state to identify voters with changed addresses, those not qualified to vote, or those registered in multiple states

  • Mandates the Department of Public Safety share data with the Secretary of State on individuals who hold a Texas driver's license or ID and apply for one in another state

  • Authorizes the Secretary of State, in consultation with DPS, to adopt rules and establish procedures for administering the data-sharing program

  • Passed the Senate on April 10, 2025 (20-10) and the House on May 23, 2025 (118-19)

  • Takes effect September 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Relating to requiring the Department of Public Safety to share data for the purpose of maintaining the statewide voter registration list.

State Agencies, Boards & Commissions

Last Action

Effective on 9/1/25

6/20/2025

Committee Referrals

Elections4/22/2025
State Affairs3/6/2025

Full Bill Text

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