Signed by Governor Greg Abbott

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to concur with House amendments and pass a bill that authorizes the secretary of state's office to withhold state funding from county election officials who fail to follow rules for canceling registrations of ineligible voters.

Highlights:

• Authorizes the secretary of state to withhold funds administered and distributed by the department to a registrar if they fail to timely approve, change, or cancel an individual’s voter registration (Sec. 1).

• Specifies that the secretary of state shall distribute the aforementioned funds if the registrar performs their duties no later than 30 days after the funds are withheld (Sec. 1).

• Establishes that this act shall take effect September 1, 2021 (Sec. 2).

Full Bill Text

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to amend and pass a bill that authorizes the secretary of state's office to withhold state funding from county election officials who fail to follow rules for canceling registrations of ineligible voters.

Highlights:

• Authorizes the secretary of state to withhold funds administered and distributed by the department to a registrar if they fail to timely approve, change, or cancel an individual’s voter registration (Sec. 1).

• Specifies that the secretary of state shall distribute the aforementioned funds if the registrar performs their duties no later than 30 days after the funds are withheld (Sec. 1).

• Establishes that this act shall take effect September 1, 2021 (Sec. 2).

Full Bill Text