H.B. No. 138 amends the Election Code in Texas to enhance transparency in the voter registration process. The bill introduces a new requirement for registrars to provide a detailed written or oral reason for rejecting a voter registration application. Specifically, when a rejection occurs, the registrar must identify the specific section or sections of the application that led to the rejection and clarify whether the issue was due to incompleteness, improper completion, or the presence of information indicating the applicant's ineligibility to vote.

This legislation aims to ensure that applicants receive clear feedback on their registration status, allowing them to understand and rectify any issues that may prevent them from voting. The bill will take effect 91 days after the conclusion of the legislative session.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Election Code 13.073 (Election Code 13)