Texas SB309 requires proof of citizenship for voter registration and seeks federal form changes.

Texas SB309 amends the state's Election Code to mandate that individuals provide documented proof of citizenship when registering to vote. The bill also tasks the secretary of state with requesting the federal Election Assistance Commission to modify the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 to include a citizenship proof requirement for mail voter registration applications in Texas. If the commission does not comply within 180 days, the attorney general is directed to seek legal enforcement. The changes will take effect on September 1, 2025.

Texas SB309 requires proof of citizenship for voter registration and seeks federal form changes.

Texas SB309 amends the state's Election Code to mandate that individuals provide documented proof of citizenship when registering to vote. The bill also tasks the secretary of state with requesting the federal Election Assistance Commission to modify the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 to include a citizenship proof requirement for mail voter registration applications in Texas. If the commission does not comply within 180 days, the attorney general is directed to seek legal enforcement. The changes will take effect on September 1, 2025.