Requires proof of U.S. citizenship for voter registration in Texas and creates criminal offenses for non-compliance.

This bill mandates that individuals seeking to register to vote in Texas must provide documented proof of U.S. citizenship. Acceptable documents include a U.S. passport, birth certificate, citizenship papers, or identification from the U.S. agency responsible for citizenship and immigration. The registrar must verify citizenship using available resources and databases, including those from the Department of Public Safety and Social Security Administration. If citizenship cannot be verified, the applicant is only eligible for a limited federal ballot.

Requires proof of U.S. citizenship for voter registration in Texas and creates criminal offenses for non-compliance.

This bill mandates that individuals seeking to register to vote in Texas must provide documented proof of U.S. citizenship. Acceptable documents include a U.S. passport, birth certificate, citizenship papers, or identification from the U.S. agency responsible for citizenship and immigration. The registrar must verify citizenship using available resources and databases, including those from the Department of Public Safety and Social Security Administration. If citizenship cannot be verified, the applicant is only eligible for a limited federal ballot.