The Libertarian Party of Texas (LPTexas) supports House Bill 3247, which allows eligible Texans to register to vote electronically through a secure state portal. This measure aligns with LPTexas’s principles of reducing government barriers, and enhancing access to democratic participation without compromising security.

1. Expanding Access Through Technological Innovation
   HB 3247 empowers individuals to complete voter registration online, removing unnecessary bureaucratic barriers. LPTexas supports reducing state interference in voluntary civic participation, and modernizing voter registration is a logical step toward that goal.
   
   
2. Improving Efficiency While Protecting Privacy and Security
   By streamlining voter registration through digital platforms, this bill enhances administrative efficiency and government transparency. The bill includes safeguards like digital signature verification and secure identity authentication, ensuring voter data is protected—aligning with LPTexas’s commitment to privacy (Platform I.4.a).
   
   
3. Upholding the Principle of Voluntary Association and Electoral Integrity
   LPTexas supports voluntary and transparent participation in elections. HB 3247 maintains the integrity of the electoral process while eliminating outdated restrictions that disproportionately affect underrepresented voters. Facilitating voter registration does not equate to expanding state power but rather removes barriers to individual agency.
   
   

Conclusion
The Libertarian Party of Texas urges the Legislature to pass HB 3247 to modernize Texas elections, reduce bureaucratic interference, and empower individuals through voluntary civic engagement in line with libertarian principles.