Relating to voter registration; creating criminal offenses.
HB 1802 amends Texas voter registration requirements by mandating that applications include specific details, such as U.S. citizenship status, residency information, and proof of identity (like a driver's license number or last four SSN digits). It creates a new criminal offense for knowingly applying to register as a voter while not a U.S. citizen, classifying this as a second-degree felony punishable by up to 20 years in prison. The bill directly affects individuals applying for voter registration in Texas, requiring stricter verification of eligibility. Key provisions include adding mandatory citizenship statements to registration forms and establishing criminal penalties for false registrations, with no mention of exceptions beyond existing felony eligibility rules.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Mar 14, 2025
Last action Mar 14, 2025
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Mar 14, 2025
Committee
Referred to Elections
lower
Mar 14, 2025
Introduced
Read first time
lower
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
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