HB 1933

What This Bill Does

Allows individuals who are 17 years old to preregister to vote in Texas, with the understanding that their voter registration will become active when they turn 18. Currently, a person must be closer to 18 (17 years and 10 months) to preregister, and this bill removes that specific time restriction. By expanding early voter registration, the bill aims to encourage youth civic engagement and make the voter registration process more accessible to younger residents who will soon be eligible to vote.

Subject Areas

Bill Text

relating to the eligibility of certain persons younger than 18
years of age to preregister to vote.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
SECTION 1.  Section 13.001(b), Election Code, is amended to
(b)  To be eligible to apply for registration, a person must,
on the date the registration application is submitted to the
registrar, be at least 17 years [and 10 months] of age and satisfy
the requirements of Subsection (a) except for age.
SECTION 2.  This Act takes effect September 1, 2025.