Bill Caption

Relating to the residence address of a voter for purposes of a response to a confirmation notice sent by the voter registrar.

Fiscal Notes

No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.

Bill Analysis

SB 1111 would prohibit a person from claiming residence for the sole purpose of voting in an election. The bill specifies that a person cannot claim residence at a place they do not inhabit, including past residences they no longer inhabit.

SB 1111 would require voter registrar to send a written request to confirm the voter's address, if the registrar has reason to believe the voter's residence on registration records is a PO Box or similar location that does not correspond to a residence.

Vote Recommendation Notes

Texas Action supports SB 1111 because it espouses the limited government and individual liberty principles by protecting Texas elections. This bill would enact additional security to Texas elections by preventing people from moving to claim residence or otherwise claiming residence improperly for the purpose of influencing an election, and requiring the registrar to confirm a registered voter's address if they registrar has reason to believe the voter's address is a PO Box or other non-residential address.