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TX SB309

Bill

Status

Introduced

11/12/2024

Primary Sponsor

Bryan Hughes

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Origin

Senate

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires persons registering to vote in Texas to submit proof of citizenship along with their voter registration application to the county registrar

  • Directs the Secretary of State to prescribe rules requiring proof of citizenship for voter eligibility, to the extent permitted by the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 and the Supreme Court's decision in Arizona v. Inter Tribal Council of Arizona, Inc. (2013)

  • Mandates the Secretary of State to request by January 1, 2026, that the federal Election Assistance Commission modify the national mail voter registration form to require documented proof of citizenship for Texas applicants

  • Requires the Texas Attorney General to seek court enforcement if the federal Election Assistance Commission fails to comply within 180 days of the Secretary of State's request

  • Takes effect September 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Relating to a person submitting proof of citizenship to verify eligibility to vote in Texas.

Elections

Last Action

Co-author authorized

3/12/2025

Committee Referrals

State Affairs2/3/2025

Full Bill Text

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