86R4745 ADM-D
By: Israel H.B. No. 1447
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
AN ACT
relating to election information provided to voters through a
mobile application for wireless communication devices.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
SECTION 1. Subchapter A, Chapter 31, Election Code, is
amended by adding Section 31.014 to read as follows:
Sec. 31.014. ELECTION INFORMATION MOBILE APPLICATION. (a)
The secretary of state, in conjunction with the Department of
Information Resources, shall develop a mobile application for
wireless communication devices and make the application available
to the public.
(b) The application must allow a person to access
information relevant to a voter in this state, including:
(1) a secure digital copy of the voter's registration
card, subject to the restrictions imposed by Section 18.066(b);
(2) information on the scheduled dates for early
voting and election day, including the delivery of notifications
reminding the voter of those dates;
(3) sample ballots;
(4) information on how to vote and the identification
required to vote under Section 63.001(b);
(5) a map or list by county of polling place locations
and hours for voting;
(6) current and historical election results; and
(7) other information relevant to a voter in this
state, as determined by the secretary of state.
(c) The secretary of state shall coordinate with election
officers in each county of this state to ensure that information
provided through the application is accurate and up to date.
SECTION 2. This Act takes effect September 1, 2019.