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TX HB1001

Bill

Status

Introduced

11/12/2024

Primary Sponsor

Steve Toth

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits the use of electronic devices for signature rosters, poll lists, and combination forms at polling places, eliminating previously allowed electronic check-in systems

  • Bans the use of ballot marking devices in Texas elections

  • Requires election officers at polling places using electronic voting systems to provide a paper ballot to any voter who requests one, with the ballot printed on-demand and scanned by optical scanner after voting

  • Repeals Section 31.014 of the Election Code

  • Takes effect September 1, 2025, and applies only to elections held on or after that date

Legislative Description

Relating to the use of paper ballots and certain electronic devices in conducting an election.

Elections

Last Action

Referred to Elections

3/7/2025

Committee Referrals

Elections3/7/2025

Full Bill Text

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