S.B. No. 2216 amends the Election Code of Texas to enhance the security and maintenance of election system equipment. The bill mandates that the governing body of a political subdivision is responsible for the proper maintenance and storage of voting system equipment, which must now be stored in a locked room. Additionally, it introduces new requirements for the inventory of electronic information storage media, specifying that it must include details about the polling location where the media will be used.

Furthermore, the bill establishes that the general custodian of election records is required to place security seals on each unit of voting system equipment to prevent unauthorized access. It also mandates the creation of a procedure for documenting the specific seals placed on each unit, as well as any instances where seals are removed, including the identity of the individual who removed them and the purpose for accessing the equipment. These changes will take effect on September 1, 2025, and apply only to elections ordered after that date.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Election Code 123.034, Election Code 129.051 (Election Code 123, Election Code 129)
Senate Committee Report: Election Code 123.034, Election Code 129.051 (Election Code 123, Election Code 129)
Engrossed: Election Code 123.034, Election Code 129.051 (Election Code 123, Election Code 129)
House Committee Report: Election Code 123.034, Election Code 129.051 (Election Code 123, Election Code 129)
Enrolled: Election Code 123.034, Election Code 129.051 (Election Code 123, Election Code 129)