The bill, S.B. No. 1542, aims to enhance the accuracy of the statewide voter registration system in Texas by amending existing laws related to voter registration maintenance. It requires the Secretary of State to utilize data from the National Change of Address database and to enter into an agreement with the Department of Public Safety to receive notifications of address changes. This is intended to prevent duplicate registrations across different states or jurisdictions and to ensure that voter registration records are kept up to date.

Additionally, the bill introduces new provisions that establish a criminal offense for voter registrars who fail to comply with registration maintenance requirements three or more times, classifying such violations as Class A misdemeanors. In the event of a third violation, the Secretary of State is empowered to assume the duties of the voter registrar to maintain the accuracy of the statewide voter registration list. The changes will take effect on September 1, 2025, and apply only to offenses committed after that date.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Election Code 18.062, Election Code 521.054 (Election Code 18, Election Code 521)