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. Additionally, the bill mandates the inclusion of procedures for ballot security and public access to livestreams of the counting process.

Furthermore, the bill stipulates that the plan must be posted on the county's website and provided to the county election board five days before the election. If any revisions are made to the plan after it has been posted, the county must update the website to reflect these changes. Importantly, the contact information of key personnel involved in the counting process is protected from public disclosure under the Government Code. The provisions of this bill are 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)