S.B. No. 1862 amends the Texas Election Code to enhance the voter registration process, particularly for applicants with previous residences outside the state. The bill requires that voter registration applications include the applicant's previous address, specifically stating the address, city, and county where the applicant formerly resided. Additionally, it mandates that if an applicant's previous residence was outside Texas, the voter registrar must document the applicant's full legal name, date of birth, current address, and previous address.

Furthermore, the bill establishes a monthly reporting requirement where the voter registrar must compile and submit data on applicants to the secretary of state. This data includes the applicant's full legal name, date of birth, social security number, driver's license number, current address, and previous address. The secretary of state is then tasked with notifying the appropriate voter registrar about voters who may need to be removed from the registration list based on their previous residence. The provisions of this act will take effect on September 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Election Code 13.002, Election Code 13.072 (Election Code 13)
Senate Committee Report: Election Code 13.002, Election Code 13.072 (Election Code 13)
Engrossed: Election Code 13.002, Election Code 13.072 (Election Code 13)
House Committee Report: Election Code 13.002, Election Code 13.072 (Election Code 13)
Enrolled: Election Code 13.002, Election Code 13.072 (Election Code 13)