The bill, S.B. No. 510, addresses the responsibilities of voter registrars in Texas and the consequences of failing to comply with voter registration laws. It transfers and redesignates Section 16.039 of the Election Code to Section 12.007, while amending the language to clarify that the Secretary of State may withhold funds administered under Chapter 19 or Section 31.009 from a registrar who fails to timely perform specific duties. These duties include the approval, change, or cancellation of a voter's registration, scheduling hearings, determining challenges, and delivering notices.

Additionally, the bill stipulates that if a registrar rectifies their failure to perform these duties within 30 days after funds are withheld, the Secretary of State is required to distribute the withheld funds. This legislation aims to enhance accountability among voter registrars and ensure compliance with voter registration processes. The bill is set to take effect on September 1, 2025.