Relating to the voter registration of naturalized United States citizens.

SB 146 would require Texas county voter registrars to automatically register naturalized U.S. citizens who reside in the county to vote upon receiving a certificate of naturalization. The bill establishes a system where the Texas Department of Public Safety coordinates with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to notify registrars of new naturalizations, enabling automatic voter registration without requiring separate applications. If USCIS fails to notify the state, naturalized citizens can present their certificate directly to the registrar for registration assistance. The bill takes effect September 1, 2025, and aims to streamline voter access for newly naturalized citizens.