Bill > HB3247

This bill establishes a comprehensive electronic voter registration system in Texas that allows individuals to complete voter registration applications online through the state's official website. The bill requires the secretary of state to collaborate with the Department of Public Safety and the Department of Information Resources to create this system, with different registration requirements for individuals with and without a valid Texas driver's license or personal identification card. For those with an unexpired state ID, applicants must attest to the information's truthfulness and consent to use their existing signature, while those without must digitally sign their application. The bill includes several important security measures, such as requiring authentication of the applicant's identity and address through the state electronic internet portal and mandating a description of voter registration fraud near the application submission area. Additionally, the bill modifies existing election code provisions by reducing the waiting period for voter registration effectiveness from 30 to 27 days before an election and adjusting related timelines. The new electronic voter registration system must include robust security protocols to ensure application accuracy and integrity, with specific rules to be developed by the secretary of state. The bill is set to take effect on September 1, 2025, providing ample time for implementation and system development.

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