The bill, H.B. No. 611, proposes the implementation of electronic voter registration in Texas by adding Section 13.009 to Subchapter A, Chapter 13 of the Election Code. The bill mandates that the Secretary of State establish a program allowing individuals to complete voter registration applications online through the official state website. It outlines specific requirements for applicants with and without state-issued driver's licenses or personal identification cards, including the need to attest to the truth of the information provided and, for those with identification, to consent to the use of their digital signature. Additionally, the bill requires that a digital copy of the applicant's signature be obtained from the Department of Public Safety for those registering electronically.

Furthermore, the bill stipulates that applications submitted electronically will be treated as if they were submitted by mail, ensuring they are processed accordingly. The Secretary of State is tasked with adopting necessary rules to implement this section, including security measures to maintain the integrity of the applications. The rules must also ensure that the registration website provides information about the legal consequences of voter registration offenses and utilizes the state electronic Internet portal project for identity verification. The provisions of this act are set to take effect on September 1, 2025.

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