Texas HB1008 mandates that central counting stations use ballot scanners with unmodifiable data storage.

Texas HB1008 amends the Election Code to require that authorities operating central counting stations use ballot scanners with data storage devices that cannot be altered once information is written. This change aims to ensure the integrity of the voting process by preventing unauthorized modifications to scanned ballot data. The new requirement takes effect on September 1, 2025.

Texas HB1008 mandates that central counting stations use ballot scanners with unmodifiable data storage.

Texas HB1008 amends the Election Code to require that authorities operating central counting stations use ballot scanners with data storage devices that cannot be altered once information is written. This change aims to ensure the integrity of the voting process by preventing unauthorized modifications to scanned ballot data. The new requirement takes effect on September 1, 2025.