The bill, H.B. No. 392, amends Section 13.073 of the Election Code to enhance the transparency of the voter registration application rejection process. It introduces a new Subsection (d) that mandates registrars to provide a written or oral reason for rejecting a voter registration application. Specifically, the registrar must identify the section or sections of the application that led to the rejection and specify whether the rejection was due to incompleteness, improper completion, or information indicating the applicant's ineligibility to vote.

This legislation aims to ensure that applicants receive clear and detailed feedback regarding their registration status, thereby promoting accountability and understanding in the voter registration process. The bill is set to take effect on September 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Election Code 13.073 (Election Code 13)
House Committee Report: Election Code 13.073 (Election Code 13)