House Bill No. 3827 introduces new provisions to the Texas Election Code by adding Section 276.0175, which addresses unlawful solicitation and distribution of voter registration applications. The bill establishes that public officials or election officials commit an offense if they knowingly solicit or distribute voter registration applications to individuals who have not requested them, authorize public funds for third-party distribution of such applications, or complete any part of a voter registration application before distributing it. The bill specifies that these actions are considered a state jail felony.

However, the bill includes exceptions where these provisions do not apply, such as when officials provide access to voter registration applications via publicly accessible websites or when they offer general information about the voter registration process. Additionally, the bill clarifies that remedies for violations are cumulative and do not limit other legal remedies available under the code. The act is set to take effect immediately upon receiving a two-thirds vote from both houses or on September 1, 2025, if that vote is not achieved.

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