Texas HB4989 enhances election integrity by requiring video surveillance and watcher presence in large counties.

The Ballot Box Election Security, Transparency, and Accountability Act amends the Texas Election Code to strengthen election security and transparency. In counties with a population of 100,000 or more, the general custodian of election records must implement a video surveillance system that records all areas containing voted ballots. These videos must be made available to the public via livestream and include a visible analog clock. Watchers appointed to polling places can observe the opening and closing of polling places, including the sealing and transfer of ballot boxes.

Texas HB4989 enhances election integrity by requiring video surveillance and watcher presence in large counties.

The Ballot Box Election Security, Transparency, and Accountability Act amends the Texas Election Code to strengthen election security and transparency. In counties with a population of 100,000 or more, the general custodian of election records must implement a video surveillance system that records all areas containing voted ballots. These videos must be made available to the public via livestream and include a visible analog clock. Watchers appointed to polling places can observe the opening and closing of polling places, including the sealing and transfer of ballot boxes.