Bill > HB311

This bill establishes a new electronic voter registration system in Texas that allows people to complete voter registration applications online through the state's official website. The system will require collaboration between the Secretary of State, Department of Public Safety, and Department of Information Resources. For applicants with an unexpired Texas driver's license or personal ID card, they must affirmatively attest to the truthfulness of their information and consent to using their existing signature on file. Applicants without a state-issued ID must digitally sign their application. The bill mandates additional security measures to ensure application accuracy and integrity, including using the state's electronic portal to authenticate an applicant's identity and address. The system will also prominently display information about voter registration fraud on the website. A digital signature will be considered equivalent to a mailed application signature, and the Secretary of State will be responsible for developing specific implementation rules. The new electronic voter registration system is set to take effect on September 1, 2025, providing ample time for state agencies to develop and implement the required technological infrastructure.

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