TX SB2309

Expands poll watcher authority to observe polling place opening and closing activities, including starting/closing voting equipment, printing voting system tapes, and inspecting ballot boxes

Authorizes watchers to follow the transfer and delivery of election materials, including ballot boxes, to regional tabulating centers, central counting stations, early voting sites, and secured storage locations

Requires counties with 100,000+ population to implement video surveillance covering all areas with voted ballots (doorways, halls, offices) from delivery through final canvass, with livestreaming that must include a visible analog clock

Creates criminal penalties for video surveillance violations: Class A misdemeanor for first offense, third-degree felony for subsequent offenses

Grants candidates and specific-purpose PAC treasurers the right to have watchers and representatives present during partial ballot counts, including ballot box retrieval, seal opening, sorting, counting, and resealing