Relating to electronic submission of an application for an early voting ballot by mail by certain persons.

HB 3691 allows voters aged 65 or older in Texas to electronically apply for mail-in ballots through the state or county election websites. The bill requires applicants to provide their voter registration number, driver’s license or ID number, and the last four digits of their Social Security number to verify eligibility. It amends election code to permit electronic signatures, automatically deliver applications to the correct voting clerk, and let applicants check their application status online. The program would take effect September 1, 2025, if passed. This directly affects seniors seeking mail-in ballots, simplifying the application process currently requiring paper submissions.