The bill, H.B. No. 2272, amends Section 15.051(a) of the Election Code regarding the process by which a voter registrar confirms a voter's residence. The new language specifies that a registrar must deliver a written confirmation notice to a voter under certain conditions: if the voter's address is a commercial post office box or similar location, if the voter's name is not on the suspense list and they have not voted in any election during the previous 25 months as of November 30 following a general election, or if the registrar has any other reason to believe the voter's current residence differs from what is indicated in the registration records.

The bill removes the previous language that required the registrar to have reason to believe a voter's residence was different before sending a confirmation notice. This change broadens the circumstances under which a confirmation notice can be issued, thereby enhancing the registrar's ability to verify voter residency. The act is set to take effect on September 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Election Code 15.051 (Election Code 15)