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TX HB3709
Bill
Status
5/10/2025
Primary Sponsor
Mano DeAyala
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AI Summary
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Expands manual ballot count requirements to include countywide polling places participating in the countywide polling place program, requiring at least 1% of polling places or three locations (whichever is greater) to be manually counted
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Requires manual counts to include ballots from both election day and early voting by personal appearance at selected countywide polling locations
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Authorizes the Secretary of State to select countywide polling places (in addition to precincts) for manual counts in general elections, primary elections, and statewide ballot measure elections
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Changes the notice requirement for manual counts from posting in the custodian's office to posting on the county's Internet website home page
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Takes effect September 1, 2025
Legislative Description
Relating to the partial count of electronic voting system ballots.
Elections
Last Action
Left pending in committee
5/22/2025