Bill > HB584

This bill establishes a new electronic voter registration program in Texas that allows people to complete voter registration applications online through the official state website. The program has different requirements depending on whether an applicant has a state-issued driver's license or personal identification card. For those with a valid ID, applicants must electronically attest to the truthfulness of their information and consent to using their existing driver's license or ID card signature for registration. Applicants without a state ID must print, sign, and mail a registration form after completing the online application. The bill requires the Department of Public Safety to provide digital signature copies for ID holders and mandates that the secretary of state implement security measures to ensure application accuracy and integrity. The online registration portal must include a description of voter registration fraud near the application submission area and use the state electronic Internet portal to authenticate applicants' identities. The new electronic voter registration system will be considered equivalent to a mail-in registration application, and the secretary of state is authorized to adopt necessary rules for implementation. The bill is set to take effect on September 1, 2025.

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