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TX HB376

Bill

Status

Introduced

11/12/2024

Primary Sponsor

Richard Hayes

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Expands required contents of central counting station operation plans to include details on logic and accuracy testing dates/times/locations, operating schedules before and after election day, ballot security and chain of custody procedures, and livestream information for public viewing

  • Requires plans to identify key personnel by name including the tabulation supervisor, central counting station manager, presiding judge, and alternate presiding judge, along with party affiliations of the presiding and alternate judges

  • Mandates plans be posted on the county's website at least five days before election day and requires copies with personnel contact information be provided to county election board members

  • Establishes procedures for updating revised plans on the county website, requiring either a list of revision dates and sections changed or a version conspicuously displaying all revisions with dates

  • Exempts contact information of central counting station personnel from public disclosure requirements under the Texas Public Information Act, effective September 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Relating to the plan for the operation of a central counting station.

Elections

Last Action

Considered in Calendars

5/5/2025

Committee Referrals

Elections2/28/2025

Full Bill Text

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