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HB 2619 introduces a program allowing electronic voter registration via the Texas Secretary of State's website. Applicants with a state-issued ID can register by consenting to use their digital signature on file, while those without such ID must print, sign, and mail their application. The bill includes security measures to ensure application integrity and specifies that electronically submitted applications will be treated as mail-in applications for legal purposes. This initiative modernizes the voter registration process and aims to increase accessibility, while addressing concerns about cybersecurity and fraud prevention.
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