Texas HB2279 amends the Election Code to cancel voter registration upon notice of non-citizenship.

Texas HB2279 amends the Election Code to require the immediate cancellation of a voter's registration upon receipt of notice that the person has acknowledged they are not a citizen. The registrar must notify the voter registrar of the county, the county official responsible for administering elections, the secretary of state, and the county or district attorney. The registrar must also send written notice of the cancellation to the voter within 30 days. The bill also modifies reporting requirements for voter registration data. This Act takes effect September 1, 2025.

Texas HB2279 amends the Election Code to cancel voter registration upon notice of non-citizenship.

Texas HB2279 amends the Election Code to require the immediate cancellation of a voter's registration upon receipt of notice that the person has acknowledged they are not a citizen. The registrar must notify the voter registrar of the county, the county official responsible for administering elections, the secretary of state, and the county or district attorney. The registrar must also send written notice of the cancellation to the voter within 30 days. The bill also modifies reporting requirements for voter registration data. This Act takes effect September 1, 2025.