Bill > HB425

This bill introduces a new procedure for voter registration at polling places in Texas, allowing individuals who would otherwise be eligible to vote but are not registered to do so on election day. Under the new law, a person can register and vote at their polling place if they submit a valid voter registration application, provide specific forms of identification (such as a Texas driver's license with current address or a utility bill with additional acceptable ID), and sign an affidavit attesting to their voting eligibility and commitment to vote only once. Election officers at each polling place will be appointed as deputy registrars to facilitate this process, and these voters will be processed separately from regular voters. The bill requires the secretary of state to develop rules ensuring accountability and fair implementation, with these new procedures set to take effect for elections beginning February 1, 2026. The goal appears to be increasing voter accessibility while maintaining safeguards against multiple voting, allowing eligible but unregistered voters to participate in the electoral process more easily.

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https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=89R&Bill=HB425