HB 1802 Texas House · 89th Legislature (2025)

Relating to voter registration; creating criminal offenses.

HB 1802 amends Texas voter registration requirements by mandating that applications include specific details, such as U.S. citizenship status, residency information, and proof of identity (like a driver's license number or last four SSN digits). It creates a new criminal offense for knowingly applying to register as a voter while not a U.S. citizen, classifying this as a second-degree felony punishable by up to 20 years in prison. The bill directly affects individuals applying for voter registration in Texas, requiring stricter verification of eligibility. Key provisions include adding mandatory citizenship statements to registration forms and establishing criminal penalties for false registrations, with no mention of exceptions beyond existing felony eligibility rules.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Mar 2025
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Introduced Mar 14, 2025 Last action Mar 14, 2025
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Mar 14, 2025
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Referred to Elections
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Mar 14, 2025
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1 primary · 1 co-sponsor

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