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Key implementation requirements and action items for compliance with this legislation
No changes required for standard commercial agreements. Government contractors specifically managing DPS or SOS election databases (TEAMS) must prepare for scope-of-work adjustments to facilitate new API or batch data transfers.
No mandatory training is required. HR departments managing significant multi-state workforce relocations should be aware that an employee obtaining an out-of-state license will now trigger an automatic process flagging their Texas voter registration for potential cancellation.
No new filings, forms, or documentation requirements apply to the private sector.
There are no new fees or budget impacts for businesses.
The statute directs the SOS to "identify" voters using DPS data but fails to define the specific matching criteria (e.g., exact match of Name + SSN vs. fuzzy matching).
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Common questions about SB1470
SB1470 mandates an internal data synchronization between the Department of Public Safety (DPS) and the Secretary of State (SOS) to identify Texas voters who obtain driver's licenses or IDs in other states. This legislation is a government-to-government directive and imposes no direct compliance obligations, reporting requirements, or fees on private sector entities. Implementation Timeline Effective Date: September 1, 2025.
SB1470 was authored by Texas Senator Bryan Hughes during the Regular Session.
SB1470 was signed into law by Governor Greg Abbott on June 20, 2025.
SB1470 is enforced by Department of Public Safety and Secretary of State.
The compliance urgency for SB1470 is rated as "low". Businesses and organizations should review the requirements and timeline to ensure timely compliance.
The cost impact of SB1470 is estimated as "low". This may vary based on industry and implementation requirements.
SB1470 addresses topics including elections, elections--administration, elections--registration & suffrage, electronic information systems and law enforcement.
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