HB 127 — The provision of the reason
This bill covers the provision of the reason for rejecting a voter registration application.
This bill covers the provision of the reason for rejecting a voter registration application.
Author: Flores. Filed: 11/09/2026 (H Filed). Caption: “Relating to the provision of the reason for rejecting a voter registration application.”
Subjects: Elections--Administration (I0277), Elections--General (I0310), Elections--Registration & Suffrage (I0265), SECRETARY OF STATE (V0042). Council document: see the Legislature history page.
Full bill text (Introduced)
Official text from the Texas Legislature. Bill history for HB 127 · Bill text (HTML).
90R1736 LRM-F By: Flores H.B. No. 127 relating to the provision of the reason for rejecting a voter registration application.
SECTION 1. Section 13.073, Election Code, is amended by adding Subsections (d) and (e) to read as follows: (d) In providing a written or oral reason for rejection under Subsection (a) or (b), the registrar shall identify which section or sections of the application resulted in the rejection. For each section identified, the registrar shall specify whether the section: (1) was incomplete; (2) was improperly filled out; or (3) contained information identifying the applicant as ineligible to vote. (e) The registrar shall use the official form prescribed by the secretary of state if a written notice is provided under Subsection (a). The secretary of state shall prescribe the procedures and forms necessary to implement this section.
SECTION 2. This Act takes effect September 1, 2027.
Sources: Texas Legislature, Today's Filed Bills in the House (11/09/2026), HB 127; 90th Legislature BillLookup history and Introduced bill text.