Texas SB2166 amends the Election Code to enhance testing protocols for voting tabulation equipment.

Texas SB2166 amends the Election Code to strengthen the testing requirements for voting tabulation equipment. The bill mandates that automatic tabulating equipment used for counting ballots must undergo three tests per election. The first test must be conducted in conjunction with the public test of logic and accuracy, with public notice published at least 48 hours before the test. Subsequent tests must be conducted immediately before the counting of ballots begins and immediately after the counting is completed.

Texas SB2166 amends the Election Code to enhance testing protocols for voting tabulation equipment.

Texas SB2166 amends the Election Code to strengthen the testing requirements for voting tabulation equipment. The bill mandates that automatic tabulating equipment used for counting ballots must undergo three tests per election. The first test must be conducted in conjunction with the public test of logic and accuracy, with public notice published at least 48 hours before the test. Subsequent tests must be conducted immediately before the counting of ballots begins and immediately after the counting is completed.