The bill, H.B. No. 2394, aims to enhance voter registration processes in Texas, particularly by introducing electronic voter registration. It amends Section 12.006(f) of the Election Code to require that regular deputy registrars complete training developed under Section 12.007, which is newly designated from the previously existing Section 13.047. Additionally, the bill adds Section 13.009, which establishes 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.

Furthermore, the bill makes several amendments to existing sections of the Election Code, including the removal of references to submitting applications through volunteer deputy registrars and the requirement for certain deputies to provide bonds. It also repeals multiple sections related to voter registration processes, streamlining the overall framework. The changes are set to take effect on September 1, 2025, reflecting a significant shift towards modernizing voter registration in Texas.

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 20, Election Code 31, Election Code 12)