Texas SB16 requires proof of citizenship for voter registration and establishes procedures for handling ballots from unregistered voters.

Texas SB16 mandates that individuals provide documented proof of U.S. citizenship to register to vote. Acceptable documents include a U.S. passport, birth certificate, citizenship papers, or identification from U.S. immigration authorities. If a voter cannot provide such proof, they are eligible to vote only for federal offices like U.S. senator and representative. The bill outlines procedures for registrars to verify citizenship and handle ballots from voters who cannot provide proof.

Texas SB16 requires proof of citizenship for voter registration and establishes procedures for handling ballots from unregistered voters.

Texas SB16 mandates that individuals provide documented proof of U.S. citizenship to register to vote. Acceptable documents include a U.S. passport, birth certificate, citizenship papers, or identification from U.S. immigration authorities. If a voter cannot provide such proof, they are eligible to vote only for federal offices like U.S. senator and representative. The bill outlines procedures for registrars to verify citizenship and handle ballots from voters who cannot provide proof.