Texas SB618 amends the Election Code to prohibit altering election procedures without authorization and imposes civil penalties.

Texas SB618 amends the Election Code to prohibit public officials and election officials from altering election standards, practices, or procedures not expressly authorized by law or rule. If the Secretary of State discovers a violation, they must investigate and notify the offending official. Failure to comply with the notice results in a civil penalty, escalating from $1,000 to $5,000 per day. The Attorney General can recover these penalties, which are deposited in the state treasury. Investigation documents are confidential unless a complaint is submitted.

Texas SB618 amends the Election Code to prohibit altering election procedures without authorization and imposes civil penalties.

Texas SB618 amends the Election Code to prohibit public officials and election officials from altering election standards, practices, or procedures not expressly authorized by law or rule. If the Secretary of State discovers a violation, they must investigate and notify the offending official. Failure to comply with the notice results in a civil penalty, escalating from $1,000 to $5,000 per day. The Attorney General can recover these penalties, which are deposited in the state treasury. Investigation documents are confidential unless a complaint is submitted.