The bill amends Section 127.007 of the Election Code to enhance the requirements for the operation plan of a central counting station. Key additions to the plan include detailed information on the reconciliation process of votes, the schedule for logic and accuracy tests, operational timelines around election day, and the identification of key personnel along with their party affiliations. Furthermore, the bill mandates that the plan must be posted on the county's website and provided to the county election board members by a specified deadline. If any revisions are made to the plan after it has been posted, the county's website must be updated to reflect these changes, including a list of revisions or a revised version of the plan.

Additionally, the bill stipulates that the contact information of certain personnel involved in the central counting station is exempt from disclosure under the Government Code, thereby enhancing privacy for those individuals. The changes aim to improve transparency and accountability in the election process while ensuring that essential operational details are readily accessible to the public and election officials. The act is set to take effect on September 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Election Code 127.007 (Election Code 127)
House Committee Report: Election Code 127.007 (Election Code 127)