Bill > HB1321

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 affirm the truthfulness of their information and consent to using their existing signature from their ID for registration. Applicants without a state-issued ID must digitally sign their application and affirm the information's accuracy. The bill mandates additional security measures to ensure application integrity, including using the state electronic Internet portal to authenticate the applicant's identity and address. The system will also prominently display information about the legal consequences of providing false voter registration information. A digital signature will be considered equivalent to a mailed application signature, and the Secretary of State is required to develop specific rules for implementing this electronic registration process. The new system is set to take effect on September 1, 2025, giving state agencies time to develop and implement the necessary technological infrastructure.

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https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=89R&Bill=HB1321