Texas HB1661 amends the Election Code to increase penalties for election supply failures and mandates ballot quantities.

HB1661 revises the Texas Election Code to enhance penalties for authorities failing to provide adequate election supplies. It mandates that each election precinct receive ballots equal to at least 25% more than the previous election's turnout, not exceeding the precinct's registered voters unless the county uses a countywide polling place program. Authorities face criminal charges, including Class A misdemeanors and state jail felonies, for intentional failures to provide or promptly supplement ballots.

Texas HB1661 amends the Election Code to increase penalties for election supply failures and mandates ballot quantities.

HB1661 revises the Texas Election Code to enhance penalties for authorities failing to provide adequate election supplies. It mandates that each election precinct receive ballots equal to at least 25% more than the previous election's turnout, not exceeding the precinct's registered voters unless the county uses a countywide polling place program. Authorities face criminal charges, including Class A misdemeanors and state jail felonies, for intentional failures to provide or promptly supplement ballots.