Relating to grounds for recounting paperless electronic voting system ballots.

HB 5126 removes the requirement for a specific ground (like a close margin) to request a recount of paperless electronic voting system ballots in Texas elections. It directly affects candidates who were not elected or whose opposing candidates initiated a recount covering only some precincts. The bill amends election code to allow any candidate to seek an initial recount without justification, while specifying eligibility conditions under Section 212.0241(b). The Secretary of State must establish procedures to implement this change. This is a procedural update to election recount rules, effective September 1, 2025.