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TX HB568

TX HB568
Relating to the registration of voters at a polling place and related procedures.


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Introduced
11/12/2024
In Committee
03/03/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
06/02/2025

Introduced Session

89th Legislature Regular Session

Bill Summary

AN ACT relating to the registration of voters at a polling place and related procedures.

AI Summary

This bill introduces a new process for voter registration at polling places in Texas, allowing eligible voters who are not currently registered to vote on election day under certain conditions. Specifically, a person who would normally be eligible to vote but lacks registration can now register at their polling place if they submit a complete voter registration application and provide acceptable proof of identification. Acceptable ID includes a Texas driver's license with current address, a utility bill dated within 30 days of voting, and additional forms of identification like a U.S. passport or military ID. These voters will be processed separately from regular voters, and election officers at each polling place will be appointed as deputy registrars to handle these registrations. The secretary of state is required to adopt rules to implement this process by February 1, 2026, and the new law will apply only to elections with early voting beginning on or after that date. The bill aims to make voting more accessible by reducing barriers to registration while maintaining accountability through specific identification requirements.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Referred to Elections (on 03/03/2025)

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