Relating to the procedures for the testing of voting system equipment.
SB 2208 sets new procedures for testing voting system equipment in Texas elections. It requires election officials to test equipment using identical ballot stock, verify all ballot features (including disabled voter options and write-in votes), and compare actual test results to expected outcomes. If discrepancies are found, officials must document the issue publicly and conduct a second public test. The bill directly affects county election offices and testing boards responsible for ensuring voting machines function accurately before elections.
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in committee
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Introduction
Mar 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Mar 11, 2025
Last action Mar 25, 2025
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Mar 25, 2025
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Referred to State Affairs
upper
Mar 25, 2025
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Read first time
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Role
Legislator
Party
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Bob Hall
RRepublican
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