Texas SB2362 criminalizes unlawful solicitation and distribution of voter registration applications by public officials.

Texas SB2362 amends the Election Code to create a criminal offense for public officials or election officials who knowingly solicit or distribute voter registration applications to individuals who did not request them. This includes authorizing public funds for third-party distribution of such applications. Exceptions are made for providing information about voter registration or when the official is acting as a candidate. Violating this provision is a state jail felony. The Act takes effect immediately if approved by two-thirds of the legislature, otherwise it takes effect September 1, 2025.

Texas SB2362 criminalizes unlawful solicitation and distribution of voter registration applications by public officials.

Texas SB2362 amends the Election Code to create a criminal offense for public officials or election officials who knowingly solicit or distribute voter registration applications to individuals who did not request them. This includes authorizing public funds for third-party distribution of such applications. Exceptions are made for providing information about voter registration or when the official is acting as a candidate. Violating this provision is a state jail felony. The Act takes effect immediately if approved by two-thirds of the legislature, otherwise it takes effect September 1, 2025.