H.B. No. 1478 amends the Election Code in Texas by transferring and redesignating Section 16.039 to Section 12.007. The bill introduces new provisions that allow the Secretary of State to withhold funds from a voter registrar if they fail to timely perform specific duties related to voter registration. 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 the funds are withheld, the Secretary of State is required to distribute the withheld funds. This legislation aims to enhance compliance with voter registration laws and ensure timely actions by registrars. The bill is set to take effect on September 1, 2025.