Texas SB142 amends the Election Code to allow volunteer deputy registrars to serve statewide and distribute voter registration applications across.

Texas SB142 amends the Election Code to expand the powers and scope of volunteer deputy registrars. The bill allows volunteer deputy registrars to serve throughout the entire state, regardless of the county that appointed them. Additionally, it permits them to distribute voter registration applications statewide and accept applications in that form from any county. The bill also prohibits volunteer deputy registrars from receiving compensation unless authorized by the county's commissioners court. The secretary of state will implement these changes, which will take effect on September 1, 2025.

Texas SB142 amends the Election Code to allow volunteer deputy registrars to serve statewide and distribute voter registration applications across.

Texas SB142 amends the Election Code to expand the powers and scope of volunteer deputy registrars. The bill allows volunteer deputy registrars to serve throughout the entire state, regardless of the county that appointed them. Additionally, it permits them to distribute voter registration applications statewide and accept applications in that form from any county. The bill also prohibits volunteer deputy registrars from receiving compensation unless authorized by the county's commissioners court. The secretary of state will implement these changes, which will take effect on September 1, 2025.