The bill, H.B. No. 3113, mandates that ballots in certain counties that conduct hand counts of voted paper ballots must be designed to be scannable and compatible with optical scanners. This requirement is introduced through the addition of Section 52.076 to Subchapter C, Chapter 52 of the Election Code.

The legislation aims to enhance the efficiency and accuracy of the election process in these counties by ensuring that ballots can be easily scanned and processed, thereby streamlining the counting process. The bill is set to take effect on September 1, 2025.

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