Texas HB219 mandates proof of U.S. citizenship for voter registration, specifying acceptable documents and notice requirements.

Texas HB219 amends the Election Code to require individuals registering to vote to submit proof of U.S. citizenship. Acceptable documents include a Texas driver's license or ID card compliant with the federal REAL ID program, an original or certified copy of a birth certificate, an unexpired U.S. passport or card, a certificate of naturalization, or a certificate of citizenship. The registrar must notify applicants of these requirements if the application is submitted by mail or telephonic facsimile machine.

Texas HB219 mandates proof of U.S. citizenship for voter registration, specifying acceptable documents and notice requirements.

Texas HB219 amends the Election Code to require individuals registering to vote to submit proof of U.S. citizenship. Acceptable documents include a Texas driver's license or ID card compliant with the federal REAL ID program, an original or certified copy of a birth certificate, an unexpired U.S. passport or card, a certificate of naturalization, or a certificate of citizenship. The registrar must notify applicants of these requirements if the application is submitted by mail or telephonic facsimile machine.