The bill, S.B. No. 2382, amends the Election Code to establish new requirements for counties regarding the use of the statewide computerized voter registration list. It modifies the heading of Section 18.012 to reflect these new requirements and amends Subsection (a) to prohibit counties from contracting with private entities for services related to voter registration lists unless they contract with the Secretary of State to utilize the statewide computerized voter registration list. Additionally, Subsection (d) is added to explicitly state that counties must contract with the Secretary of State for this purpose.

Furthermore, the bill repeals Sections 18.012(b) and (c), which previously outlined the approval process for contracts related to voter registration services. The changes made by this Act will only apply to contracts entered into on or after its effective date of September 1, 2025, ensuring that any contracts established before this date will continue to be governed by the previous law.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Election Code 18.012 (Election Code 18)