HB 4611 modifies Texas’ mutual consent voluntary adoption registry system by updating application procedures and eligibility requirements. It allows applicants to electronically sign an online application and requires proof of identity along with a registration fee or an application for a fee waiver. The bill mandates that registrants be able to submit applications, identity documents, and fees through an online portal. It also revises the application form to include an email address, an explanation of the fee waiver process, and an option to consent to the disclosure of identifying information after the registrant’s death. Additionally, it expands the registry’s scope to allow adoptees to indicate whether they wish to be informed if a biological sibling has also registered. The bill further requires that information about fee waivers be prominently displayed on relevant websites and application forms. It removes the requirement for mandatory counseling before identifying information is disclosed, replacing it with a simple written consent form. Finally, it directs the Department of State Health Services to update all registry applications and processes to reflect these changes as soon as practicable after the bill takes effect.