S.B. No. 396 amends Section 15.051(a) of the Election Code to clarify the circumstances under which a voter registrar must confirm a voter's residence. The bill specifies that a registrar is required to send a written confirmation notice to a voter if the voter's residence address is a commercial post office box or similar location that does not correspond to a residence. Additionally, confirmation is required if, on November 30 following a general election, the voter's name is not on the suspense list and they have not voted in any election during the previous 25 months, or if the registrar has any other reason to believe that the voter's current residence differs from what is indicated on the registration records.

Furthermore, the bill includes a provision that allows the secretary of state to allocate funds to county voter registrars if the 89th Legislature appropriates money for this purpose, helping to cover the costs associated with implementing the new requirements. The act is set to take effect on September 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Election Code 15.051 (Election Code 15)
Senate Committee Report: Election Code 15.051 (Election Code 15)
Engrossed: Election Code 15.051 (Election Code 15)
House Committee Report: Election Code 15.051 (Election Code 15)