The bill proposes significant changes to voter registration procedures in Texas, specifically mandating the cancellation of all voter registrations on January 1 of each year immediately following a presidential election. This new requirement is outlined in the newly added Section 16.040, which states that such cancellations cannot be challenged or reinstated, and individuals wishing to register again must submit a new application under Chapter 13. Additionally, the bill amends existing sections of the Election Code to align with this new cancellation policy, including changes to the validity period of voter registration certificates and the timing of confirmation notices for voters on the suspense list.

Other amendments include adjustments to the effective dates of voter registration certificates and the processes for issuing renewal certificates. For instance, the bill specifies that initial certificates will now expire immediately following the next gubernatorial election, and renewal certificates will be valid until the next presidential election. These changes aim to streamline voter registration maintenance and ensure compliance with the new cancellation policy, with the provisions taking effect on September 1, 2025, for applications received after that date.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Election Code 13.142, Election Code 14.001, Election Code 14.023, Election Code 16.032, Subchapter B, Chapter , Election Code 15.022, Election Code 16.061 (Subchapter B, Chapter , Election Code 15, Election Code 14, Election Code 16, Election Code 13)