The bill, S.B. No. 834, amends the Texas Election Code to enhance the preregistration process for individuals younger than 18 years of age. Specifically, it modifies Section 13.001(b) to remove the requirement that a person must be at least 17 years and 10 months old to apply for voter registration, allowing those who are 17 years old to preregister. Additionally, Section 13.046 is updated to require high school deputy registrars to distribute voter registration application forms to students who will be 18 years old during the year, and mandates that they submit data on the number of forms distributed and the number of eligible students to the secretary of state.

Furthermore, the bill introduces new provisions that require the secretary of state to publish and maintain a list of high schools that comply with the registration distribution requirements. This list will be available on the agency's website, ensuring transparency and accountability in the preregistration process. The changes are set to take effect on September 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Election Code 13.001, Election Code 13.046 (Election Code 13)