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SB 2738

Relating to high school deputy voter registrars.

89th Legislature (2025)

SB 2738 authorizes Texas high schools to designate deputy voter registrars to register eligible students on campus, expanding registration access for young voters.

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Bill Summary · SB 2738

Legislative bill overview

SB 2738 would establish a program allowing high schools to designate deputy voter registrars who could register eligible students to vote on school campuses. The bill aims to increase voter registration accessibility for 18-year-old students and potentially younger students who will become eligible before Election Day.

Why is this important

Voter registration barriers—including limited access to registration sites and administrative burden—contribute to lower participation rates among young voters. This bill could reduce those barriers by bringing registration directly to schools where eligible youth already gather, potentially increasing youth electoral participation in Texas.

Potential points of contention

  • Election security concerns: Critics may worry about the adequacy of training, oversight, and verification procedures for school-based registrars compared to professional election officials, particularly regarding fraud prevention and data handling
  • School autonomy and liability: Questions about whether schools should bear administrative burden and potential legal liability for voter registration activities, and whether all schools have capacity to implement the program
  • Partisan implementation: Concerns that registration efforts could vary significantly by school district or that the program might be implemented inconsistently, potentially affecting different communities unequally

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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