Texas HB1090 amends eligibility criteria for volunteer deputy registrars, prohibiting certain individuals from serving.

HB1090 modifies the Texas Election Code to update the eligibility requirements for volunteer deputy registrars. To qualify, individuals must be at least 18 years old, not currently charged with a felony or certain offenses, and not have been convicted of a felony unless they have fully discharged their sentence or been pardoned. They must also meet voter qualification requirements but do not need to be registered voters. The changes take effect September 1, 2025.

Texas HB1090 amends eligibility criteria for volunteer deputy registrars, prohibiting certain individuals from serving.

HB1090 modifies the Texas Election Code to update the eligibility requirements for volunteer deputy registrars. To qualify, individuals must be at least 18 years old, not currently charged with a felony or certain offenses, and not have been convicted of a felony unless they have fully discharged their sentence or been pardoned. They must also meet voter qualification requirements but do not need to be registered voters. The changes take effect September 1, 2025.