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TX SB2738

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/13/2025

Primary Sponsor

Molly Cook

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Origin

Senate

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Expands voter registration form distribution requirements to include all 12th grade students, in addition to students who are or will be 18 years old during the school year, with forms delivered by hand or in standard school material packets

  • Requires all public and private high schools to provide access to voter registration forms in the school office or public area and notify students at the beginning of the school year about form availability

  • Mandates high school deputy registrars submit annual reports to the Secretary of State by August 31, detailing the number of forms distributed, storage locations, distribution months, and registrar/principal names

  • Requires public and private high schools to conduct at least two voter registration drives per school year at the school's expense, during instructional time or in public areas, with at least one deputy registrar present to assist students

  • Requires public schools and open-enrollment charter schools to offer deputy voter registrar training at least once per year during the school week, available to students, employees, parents, and community members, in collaboration with the county

Legislative Description

Relating to high school deputy voter registrars.

Education

Last Action

Referred to State Affairs

4/3/2025

Committee Referrals

State Affairs4/3/2025

Full Bill Text

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