Texas HB1216 amends voter registration powers for volunteer deputy registrars, allowing them to serve statewide and prohibiting compensation.

Texas HB1216 modifies the Election Code to expand the powers of volunteer deputy registrars. These volunteers can now distribute voter registration applications and receive completed applications across the entire state, not just in the county where they were appointed. The bill also prohibits volunteer deputy registrars from receiving any compensation for their services, unless specifically authorized by the county's commissioners court. The changes are set to take effect on September 1, 2025.

Texas HB1216 amends voter registration powers for volunteer deputy registrars, allowing them to serve statewide and prohibiting compensation.

Texas HB1216 modifies the Election Code to expand the powers of volunteer deputy registrars. These volunteers can now distribute voter registration applications and receive completed applications across the entire state, not just in the county where they were appointed. The bill also prohibits volunteer deputy registrars from receiving any compensation for their services, unless specifically authorized by the county's commissioners court. The changes are set to take effect on September 1, 2025.