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TX SB2590

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/13/2025

Primary Sponsor

Judith Zaffirini

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Origin

Senate

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • 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

  • Allows candidates who lost an election to request an initial recount of paperless electronic voting system results without providing a specific ground or justification

  • 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

  • Directs the Secretary of State to prescribe procedures necessary to implement recounts of paperless electronic voting system results without requiring specific grounds

  • 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

Committee Referrals

State Affairs4/3/2025

Full Bill Text

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