Requires the secretary of state to compare voter rolls monthly against federal databases from DHS, SSA, and others to identify non-citizens, and requires registrars to send notices demanding proof of citizenship to those flagged, increasing state enforcement actions to remove non-citizens from voter
The secretary of state shall compare on a monthly basis the citizenship status information in the existing statewide computerized voter registration list against citizenship status information available from: (1) birth certificate records maintained by any state or local government agency; (2) the American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators; (3) the United States Department of Homeland Security; (4) the Help America Vote Verification (HAVV) information system maintained by the United States Social Security Administration; and (5) any other database containing citizenship status
Expands state verification of citizenship for already-registered voters by mandating notices and proof requirements triggered by jury, DMV, or database matches, leading to more challenges and potential removals from voter rolls for non-citizens.
After the registrar receives notification under Subsection (a-1) of this section, Section 18.068 of this code, or Section 62.113, Government Code, of persons excused or disqualified from jury service because of citizenship status or notification of persons who indicate a lack of citizenship status in connection with a motor vehicle or Department of Public Safety record as provided by Subsection (a-1) or other record as provided by Subsection (a-2), the registrar shall deliver to each registered voter whose name appears on the list a written notice requiring the voter to submit to the registrar
Why the model tagged it this way: The bill expands immigration-enforcement by requiring monthly cross-checks of voter rolls against federal and state citizenship databases (including DHS and SSA) and by mandating that registrars issue notices demanding proof of citizenship from flagged registered voters, increasing state efforts to identify and remove non-citizens from voter rolls.
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