The bill, H.B. No. 2803, amends the Election Code by adding a new requirement for presiding judges at polling places. Specifically, it mandates that if a watcher is removed from a polling place after being duly accepted for service, the presiding judge must provide the watcher with a signed statement detailing the reason for their removal. This addition aims to enhance transparency and accountability in the election process.

The new provision is inserted as Subsection (i) in Section 32.075 of the Election Code. The bill is set to take effect on September 1, 2025, ensuring that the new requirement will be in place for future elections.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Election Code 32.075 (Election Code 32)