Texas HB4152 mandates the use of hand-marked paper ballots for all elections in the state.

Texas HB4152 amends the Election Code to require that all elections in the state use voting systems that mandate hand-marked paper ballots. This change prohibits the adoption of any electronic voting systems that do not use such ballots. The bill also includes provisions for the allocation of election supplies, the handling of unvoted ballots, and the examination of secured ballots and equipment. The changes take effect on September 1, 2025.

Texas HB4152 mandates the use of hand-marked paper ballots for all elections in the state.

Texas HB4152 amends the Election Code to require that all elections in the state use voting systems that mandate hand-marked paper ballots. This change prohibits the adoption of any electronic voting systems that do not use such ballots. The bill also includes provisions for the allocation of election supplies, the handling of unvoted ballots, and the examination of secured ballots and equipment. The changes take effect on September 1, 2025.