Texas HB4728 mandates the use of hand-marked paper ballots for all elections and eliminates electronic poll lists and the countywide polling place.

Texas HB4728 amends the Election Code to require the use of hand-marked paper ballots for all elections, prohibiting the use of electronic devices to accept voters. It eliminates electronic poll lists and the countywide polling place program, replacing them with paper ballots. The bill also modifies the allocation of equipment among polling places and repeals certain sections of the Election Code related to electronic voting systems. Effective September 1, 2025, this legislation aims to enhance the integrity and transparency of the electoral process in Texas.

Texas HB4728 mandates the use of hand-marked paper ballots for all elections and eliminates electronic poll lists and the countywide polling place.

Texas HB4728 amends the Election Code to require the use of hand-marked paper ballots for all elections, prohibiting the use of electronic devices to accept voters. It eliminates electronic poll lists and the countywide polling place program, replacing them with paper ballots. The bill also modifies the allocation of equipment among polling places and repeals certain sections of the Election Code related to electronic voting systems. Effective September 1, 2025, this legislation aims to enhance the integrity and transparency of the electoral process in Texas.