Texas HB4288 amends election administration rules, including public inspection of election records and confidentiality of voter selections.

Texas HB4288 modifies the Election Code to adjust deadlines for election-related actions, allowing submissions to be accepted if entered before the deadline even if the last day falls on a weekend or holiday. It also specifies that certain election records, like original voted ballots, become available for public inspection 300 days after election day. The bill defines "national holiday" and "state holiday" and introduces the concept of "force majeure." It mandates confidentiality for specific voter information, such as electronic poll list details and spoiled ballot records, to protect voter.

Texas HB4288 amends election administration rules, including public inspection of election records and confidentiality of voter selections.

Texas HB4288 modifies the Election Code to adjust deadlines for election-related actions, allowing submissions to be accepted if entered before the deadline even if the last day falls on a weekend or holiday. It also specifies that certain election records, like original voted ballots, become available for public inspection 300 days after election day. The bill defines "national holiday" and "state holiday" and introduces the concept of "force majeure." It mandates confidentiality for specific voter information, such as electronic poll list details and spoiled ballot records, to protect voter.