H.B. No. 2281 proposes amendments to the Election Code of Texas to facilitate automatic voter registration when individuals interact with the Department of Public Safety (DPS) or voter registration agencies. The bill introduces new sections, specifically Sec. 13.009 and Sec. 13.010, which mandate that county voter registrars automatically register eligible residents who either obtain or update a Texas driver's license or personal identification card through the DPS, or who apply for services from a voter registration agency. The bill also stipulates that certain transactions indicating they are not for voter registration purposes will not trigger automatic registration.

Additionally, the bill modifies existing provisions regarding the forms and procedures used by voter registration agencies and the DPS. It requires that these agencies combine their service application forms with voter registration applications, allowing individuals to specify if their address change is not for voter registration. The bill also clarifies that the registration process is automatic unless a person explicitly states otherwise. The changes aim to streamline the voter registration process and enhance participation in elections, with the new provisions set to take effect on September 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Election Code 20.002, Election Code 20.032, Election Code 20.061, Election Code 20.062, Election Code 20.063, Election Code 20.065 (Election Code 20)