House Bill No. 276 proposes the addition of Section 13.009 to Subchapter A, Chapter 13 of the Election Code, establishing a framework for electronic voter registration in Texas. The bill mandates that the Secretary of State collaborate with the Department of Public Safety and the Department of Information Resources to create an online voter registration application accessible through the state's official website. It outlines specific requirements for applicants, including those with and without an unexpired Texas driver's license or personal identification card, to attest to the truth of their information and provide a digital signature for their application.

Furthermore, the bill stipulates that a digital signature obtained from the Department of Public Safety will fulfill the signature requirement for voter registration applications. It also requires the Secretary of State to implement necessary rules to ensure the security and integrity of electronically submitted applications, including providing information about related offenses on the registration website. The act is set to take effect 91 days after the conclusion of the legislative session.

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