TX SB977

Requires the Secretary of State to work with the Department of Public Safety and Department of Information Resources to implement online voter registration through the official state website

Applicants with a valid Texas driver's license or personal identification card must attest to the truth of their application and consent to using their existing DPS signature for voter registration

Applicants without a valid Texas license or ID must attest to the truth of their application and provide a digital signature before submitting electronically

Digital signatures meeting Secretary of State rules satisfy the legal signature requirement, and electronic applications are treated as mail-in applications for all purposes

Secretary of State must adopt rules for security measures, including displaying a conspicuous warning about false registration offenses and using the state electronic portal to verify applicant identity and address

Effective date: September 1, 2025