Relating to requiring a person to submit proof of citizenship to register to vote.
HB 892 would require Texas voters to submit proof of U.S. citizenship when registering to vote. The bill specifies five acceptable documents for proof, including a U.S. passport, a certified birth certificate from a U.S. state, or U.S. citizenship papers. Registrars would verify citizenship using these documents during the registration process. The law would take effect on January 1, 2026, but only if a related constitutional amendment is approved by Texas voters in 2025; otherwise, it would not be implemented.
Bill status
in committee
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Introduction
Mar 2025
Committee Review
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Governor
Introduced Mar 6, 2025
Last action Mar 6, 2025
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Mar 6, 2025
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Referred to Elections
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Mar 6, 2025
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1 primary · 18 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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Legislator
Party
State
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Briscoe Cain
RRepublican
Co
Andy Hopper
RRepublican
Co
Angelia Orr
RRepublican
Co
Brent Money
RRepublican
Co
Cody Harris
RRepublican
Co
Cody Vasut
RRepublican
Co
Helen Kerwin
RRepublican
Co
Hillary Hickland
RRepublican
Co
Janis Holt
RRepublican
Co
Joanne Shofner
RRepublican
Co
John McQueeney
RRepublican
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