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TX SB2590
Bill
Status
3/13/2025
Primary Sponsor
Judith Zaffirini
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AI Summary
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Amends Section 212.0241 of the Texas Election Code to specify that the no-ground-required recount provision applies only to paperless electronic voting system results, rather than all electronic voting systems
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Allows candidates who lost an election to request an initial recount of paperless electronic voting system results without providing a specific ground or justification
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Permits winning candidates to also request a recount if an opposing candidate's recount petition is approved but does not cover all voting system precincts in the election
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Directs the Secretary of State to prescribe procedures necessary to implement recounts of paperless electronic voting system results without requiring specific grounds
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Takes effect September 1, 2025
Legislative Description
Relating to grounds for recounting paperless electronic voting system ballots.
Elections
Last Action
Referred to State Affairs
4/3/2025