Relating to a person submitting proof of citizenship to verify eligibility to vote in Texas.
HB 1312 would require voters in Texas to submit proof of U.S. citizenship to verify their eligibility to vote. This bill directly affects Texas voters who must provide documentation, such as a birth certificate or passport, to confirm citizenship status during registration or at polling places. The key mechanism mandates that election officials verify citizenship documentation before allowing a voter to cast a ballot. However, the specific types of acceptable proof and verification procedures are not detailed in the available context, as the full bill text is currently inaccessible.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Mar 10, 2025
Last action Mar 10, 2025
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Committee
1
Mar 10, 2025
Committee
Referred to Elections
lower
Mar 10, 2025
Introduced
Read first time
lower
1 primary · 10 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Hillary Hickland
RRepublican
Co
Andy Hopper
RRepublican
Co
Brent Money
RRepublican
Co
Cody Vasut
RRepublican
Co
Helen Kerwin
RRepublican
Co
Joanne Shofner
RRepublican
Co
Richard Hayes
RRepublican
Co
Shelby Slawson
RRepublican
Co
Tom Oliverson
RRepublican
Co
Wes Virdell
RRepublican
Co
Will Metcalf
RRepublican
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