Texas HB590 mandates the Secretary of State to notify individuals convicted of a felony when they become eligible to register to vote.

Texas HB590 amends the Election Code to require the Secretary of State to coordinate with relevant agencies to determine when a person convicted of a felony is no longer ineligible to vote. Once determined, the Secretary of State must notify the individual, providing a notice in plain language, instructions for registration, and a voter registration application. The notice and application must be posted on the Secretary of State's website. The bill also establishes that receiving this notice is an affirmative defense against prosecution for voting while ineligible.

Texas HB590 mandates the Secretary of State to notify individuals convicted of a felony when they become eligible to register to vote.

Texas HB590 amends the Election Code to require the Secretary of State to coordinate with relevant agencies to determine when a person convicted of a felony is no longer ineligible to vote. Once determined, the Secretary of State must notify the individual, providing a notice in plain language, instructions for registration, and a voter registration application. The notice and application must be posted on the Secretary of State's website. The bill also establishes that receiving this notice is an affirmative defense against prosecution for voting while ineligible.