Texas SB1863 mandates randomized audits of county elections to ensure accuracy and compliance with election laws.

Texas SB1863 amends the Election Code to require the secretary of state to conduct randomized audits of county elections. These audits cover voter registration lists, voting equipment procedures, and election documentation. Counties must register with the secretary of state and notify them of any elections. Audits cannot begin until after election contests and runoffs. The secretary of state issues reports on audits, which are published online and exempt from public information laws. Counties failing to comply with audit requests may lose state election funding.

Texas SB1863 mandates randomized audits of county elections to ensure accuracy and compliance with election laws.

Texas SB1863 amends the Election Code to require the secretary of state to conduct randomized audits of county elections. These audits cover voter registration lists, voting equipment procedures, and election documentation. Counties must register with the secretary of state and notify them of any elections. Audits cannot begin until after election contests and runoffs. The secretary of state issues reports on audits, which are published online and exempt from public information laws. Counties failing to comply with audit requests may lose state election funding.