H.B. No. 304 introduces new provisions regarding the acceptance of voters who present personal identification certificates, driver's licenses, or commercial driver's licenses that indicate they have not provided proof of U.S. citizenship. The bill adds Section 63.0014 to the Election Code, stipulating that such voters can only be accepted for voting if they also present proof of their citizenship. If they fail to meet this requirement, they may still cast a provisional ballot, and election officers are required to inform them of their rights and provide written information about the voting process and requirements.

Additionally, the bill amends various sections of the Transportation Code to require that personal identification certificates and driver's licenses issued without proof of citizenship display a designator stating they are "VALID FOR VOTING ONLY WITH VERIFICATION OF ELIGIBILITY." This designator must be included on the back of the identification documents. The changes apply only to licenses and certificates issued or renewed after the effective date of the Act, which is set for March 1, 2026.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Election Code 63.011, Election Code 65.0541 (Election Code 65, Election Code 63)
House Committee Report: Election Code 63.011, Election Code 65.0541, Transportation Code 521.126, Transportation Code 521.1017 (Transportation Code 521, Election Code 65, Election Code 63)