SB 2057 Texas Senate · 89th Legislature (2025)

Relating to requiring a person to submit proof of citizenship to register to vote; creating criminal offenses.

This bill requires Texas voters to submit proof of U.S. citizenship when registering to vote, such as a passport, birth certificate, or citizenship papers. Registrars must verify citizenship using state and federal databases within 10 days if proof is missing. Failing to reject incomplete applications is classified as a criminal offense punishable as a state jail felony. The bill directly affects all individuals registering to vote in Texas, adding new documentation requirements and enforcement penalties to the voter registration process.
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Mar 2025
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Introduced Mar 7, 2025 Last action Mar 17, 2025
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Mar 17, 2025
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Mar 17, 2025
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Tan Parker
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