The bill proposes the elimination of the countywide polling place program in Texas, amending various sections of the Election Code to reflect this change. Specifically, it removes references to the countywide polling place program from Sections 31.014 and 32.0511, which pertain to the certification of electronic voting devices and the number of student election clerks allowed at polling places, respectively. The bill also repeals several provisions related to the countywide polling place program, including Section 43.007, which previously governed its operation.

Additionally, the bill mandates that electronic voting devices must meet specific requirements, such as producing an electronic list of accepted voters and time-stamping voter acceptance, regardless of the county's participation in the now-eliminated program. It ensures that the changes do not affect early voting locations or the ability of voters to cast ballots at branch polling places. The act is set to take effect on September 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Election Code 31.014, Election Code 32.0511 (Election Code 31, Election Code 32)