The bill, S.B. No. 1862, amends the Texas Election Code to enhance the voter registration process by requiring additional information from applicants and establishing a notification system for those with previous residences outside of Texas. Specifically, it modifies Section 13.002(c) to require applicants to provide their previous address, including the city and county where they formerly resided, instead of just the location. This change aims to ensure that voter registrars have comprehensive information about applicants' residency history.

Furthermore, the bill introduces new subsections (e) and (f) to Section 13.072, mandating that if a voter registration application indicates a previous residence outside Texas, the voter registrar must notify the relevant registrar in that jurisdiction about the applicant's potential removal from their voter registration list. This notification must include the applicant's full legal name, date of birth, current address, and previous address. Additionally, the bill requires voter registrars to submit a monthly report to the Secretary of State detailing all notifications sent, including specific information about each applicant. The provisions of this act are set to take effect on September 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Election Code 13.002, Election Code 13.072 (Election Code 13)