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 signature for registration purposes. Additionally, the bill stipulates that applications submitted electronically will be treated as if they were submitted by mail.

To ensure the integrity and security of the electronic registration process, the Secretary of State is tasked with adopting necessary rules, which must include security measures and a description of relevant offenses prominently displayed on the registration website. The bill also requires that the state electronic Internet portal project be utilized to authenticate the identity of applicants. This legislation is set to take effect on September 1, 2025.

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