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TX SB1542
Bill
Status
2/21/2025
Primary Sponsor
Paul Bettencourt
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AI Summary
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Requires the Secretary of State to use National Change of Address database data and enter into an agreement with the Department of Public Safety to receive driver's license address change notifications to prevent duplicate voter registrations across states and identify voters who have moved
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Authorizes the Secretary of State to assume a voter registrar's duties for maintaining the statewide voter registration list after a third violation of registration record maintenance requirements
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Creates a Class A misdemeanor offense for voter registrars who commit three or more violations of requirements imposed on them by election code provisions or rules
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Applies only to offenses committed on or after September 1, 2025, with prior offenses governed by former law
Legislative Description
Relating to maintaining the accuracy of information contained within the statewide voter registration system; creating a criminal offense.
Elections
Last Action
Referred to State Affairs
3/6/2025