Bill > HB5107

This bill introduces several changes to voter registration and election procedures in Texas. First, it allows election officers serving at early voting polling places to act as deputy voter registrars with full registration authority. The bill removes the requirement that a person must be 17 years and 10 months old to apply for voter registration, simplifying the age requirement. It establishes an electronic voter registration program that enables individuals with a valid Texas driver's license or identification card to complete voter registration applications online, with the Secretary of State coordinating with the Department of Public Safety to verify applicant information. High school deputy registrars will now be required to annually report the number of registration forms distributed and submit that data to the Secretary of State, who will also maintain a public website tracking high school compliance. The bill mandates that two voter registrars must be present at each polling place during voting hours and introduces a provision allowing individuals who would be eligible to vote but are not yet registered to register and vote provisionally at the polling place by providing proof of residence. Additionally, the bill makes minor adjustments to election timelines, such as extending the deadline for counting provisional ballots and local canvassing. These changes aim to streamline voter registration processes, increase accessibility, and enhance election administration transparency.

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