House Bill No. 138 amends the Election Code in Texas to enhance transparency in the voter registration process. Specifically, it introduces a new requirement for registrars to provide a detailed written or oral reason when rejecting a voter registration application. Under the new provisions, registrars must identify the specific section or sections of the application that led to the rejection and clarify whether these sections were incomplete, improperly filled out, or contained information that deemed the applicant ineligible to vote.

This amendment aims to ensure that applicants receive clear feedback on their registration status, potentially allowing them to correct any issues and reapply. The bill is set to take effect 91 days after the conclusion of the legislative session.

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