Texas HB3709 mandates a manual count of electronic voting system ballots in selected precincts to ensure accuracy.

Texas HB3709 amends the Election Code to require the general custodian of election records to conduct a manual count of all races in selected precincts or countywide polling places using electronic voting systems. The manual count must begin within 72 hours after polls close and be completed within 21 days after election day. The secretary of state selects the precincts or polling places for the count, which must include at least one percent of precincts or three precincts, whichever is greater, where the electronic voting system was used.

Texas HB3709 mandates a manual count of electronic voting system ballots in selected precincts to ensure accuracy.

Texas HB3709 amends the Election Code to require the general custodian of election records to conduct a manual count of all races in selected precincts or countywide polling places using electronic voting systems. The manual count must begin within 72 hours after polls close and be completed within 21 days after election day. The secretary of state selects the precincts or polling places for the count, which must include at least one percent of precincts or three precincts, whichever is greater, where the electronic voting system was used.