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SB 1470

Relating to requiring the Department of Public Safety to share data for the purpose of maintaining the statewide voter registration list.

89th Legislature (2025) Introduced by Brandon Creighton and 3 co-sponsors

Texas now requires Department of Public Safety to share data with election officials to identify and remove ineligible voters from registration lists.

Effective on 9/1/25
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Bill Summary · SB 1470

Legislative bill overview

SB 1470 mandates that the Texas Department of Public Safety share relevant data with election officials to maintain and update the statewide voter registration list. The bill became effective September 1, 2025, after receiving bipartisan support and gubernatorial approval. This allows cross-agency data sharing to identify and remove ineligible voters from registration rolls.

Why is this important

Voter registration list accuracy is a foundational election integrity mechanism. By enabling DPS to share data (such as driver's license information, citizenship status changes, and death records), election officials can more efficiently identify and remove ineligible voters—including non-citizens and deceased individuals. This affects both election administration efficiency and voter roll maintenance practices across Texas.

Potential points of contention

  • Privacy concerns: Expanding data sharing between government agencies raises questions about personal information protection and whether adequate safeguards exist against misuse or unauthorized access
  • Disenfranchisement risk: Automated data-matching processes can produce false positives, potentially removing eligible voters from rolls without adequate notification or appeal mechanisms
  • Implementation transparency: The bill's effectiveness depends on how DPS interprets "relevant data" and selection criteria, which may lack public oversight or defined standards

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

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