S.B. No. 2216 aims to enhance the security and maintenance of election system equipment in Texas. The bill amends Section 123.034 of the Election Code to require that the governing body of a political subdivision ensure proper maintenance and storage of voting system equipment, specifically mandating that such equipment be stored in a locked room. Additionally, it introduces new provisions in Section 129.051, which require the inventory of electronic information storage media to include the polling location where the media will be used.

Furthermore, the bill mandates that the general custodian of election records must place security seals on each unit of voting system equipment to prevent unauthorized access. It also requires the custodian to document the specific seals placed on each unit and any instances of seal removal, including details about the individual who removed the seals and the reasons for accessing the equipment. The changes will apply only to elections ordered on or after the effective date of the Act, which is set for September 1, 2025.

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)