Relating to renewal of an appointment as a volunteer deputy registrar.

HB 1297 streamlines the renewal process for volunteer deputy registrars in Texas counties. It requires county election officials to notify these volunteers by November 30 each even-numbered year about their December 31 term expiration, including a renewal application and updates on relevant election law changes. To renew, volunteers must submit the application, sign an affidavit confirming they reviewed the updates, and maintain eligibility. Renewed appointees are exempt from mandatory training under Section 13.047 unless they previously failed to comply with election law requirements. The bill takes effect September 1, 2025.