S.B. No. 1470 mandates the Department of Public Safety (DPS) to share specific data with the Secretary of State to enhance the maintenance of the statewide voter registration list. The new section, 18.0625, requires the Secretary of State to utilize data from registered voters who apply for a driver's license or personal identification card in another state. This data will help identify voters whose addresses have changed, those who are not qualified to vote, and individuals registered in multiple states. Additionally, the DPS is required to provide any relevant data regarding individuals holding a driver's license or personal identification card in Texas who apply for similar identification in other states.

The bill also allows the Secretary of State, in consultation with the DPS, to adopt rules and establish procedures for implementing these provisions. This legislation is set to take effect on September 1, 2025, following its passage in both the Senate and the House.

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