H.B. No. 376 amends Section 127.007 of the Election Code to enhance the requirements for the operation plan of a central counting station. The bill mandates that the plan must now include specific details such as the process for reconciling the number of voters with the votes cast, the personnel responsible for providing information to the presiding judge, the schedule for logic and accuracy tests, operational details before and after election day, and information regarding ballot security and public livestreaming. Additionally, it requires that the plan be posted on the county's website and provided to the county election board members by a specified deadline.

Furthermore, if the plan is revised after being posted, the county's website must be updated to reflect these changes, including either a list of revisions or a revised version of the plan that highlights the updates. The bill also stipulates that the contact information of certain personnel involved in the central counting station is exempt from public disclosure under the Government Code. This legislation 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)