H.B. No. 2394 aims to enhance voter registration processes in Texas, particularly by introducing electronic voter registration. The bill amends Section 12.006(f) of the Election Code to require that regular deputy registrars complete training developed under the newly designated Section 12.007, which was previously Section 13.047. Additionally, it establishes a new Section 13.009 that mandates the Secretary of State to implement a program allowing individuals with valid state-issued driver's licenses or personal identification cards to register to vote online. This section outlines the requirements for electronic registration, including the need for applicants to attest to the truth of their information and consent to the use of their digital signatures.

The bill also includes several amendments and deletions to existing provisions regarding the submission of voter registration applications. It removes references to submitting applications through volunteer deputy registrars and clarifies that applications can be submitted in person or by mail directly to the county voter registrar. Furthermore, it repeals multiple sections of the Election Code that are no longer necessary due to the changes made by this bill. The overall goal of H.B. No. 2394 is to streamline the voter registration process and make it more accessible to Texas residents, with the new provisions set to take effect on September 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Election Code 12.006, Election Code 20.037, Election Code 20.122, Election Code 31.040, Election Code 31.161 (Election Code 31, Election Code 20, Election Code 12)