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TX SB258
Bill
Status
11/12/2024
Primary Sponsor
Carol Alvarado
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AI Summary
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Requires the Secretary of State to implement an online voter registration program accessible through the official state website for persons with unexpired Texas driver's licenses or personal identification cards
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Applicants must attest to the truth of their information, consent to use of their DPS signature for registration purposes, and provide their license/ID audit number and issuance date
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The program must obtain a digital copy of the applicant's signature from the Department of Public Safety and verify submitted information against DPS records
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Applications that do not match DPS records cannot be processed electronically; applicants are advised to print and submit a paper application to their county voter registrar
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Secretary of State must adopt rules for security measures, including displaying false registration offense penalties on the website and using the state electronic portal to authenticate applicant identity
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Takes effect September 1, 2025
Legislative Description
Relating to electronic voter registration.
Elections
Last Action
Referred to State Affairs
2/3/2025