Bill > HB4047

This bill amends the Texas Election Code to require election officers at polling places using electronic voting systems to provide paper ballots to any voter who requests one. Specifically, when a voter asks for a paper ballot at a polling location that typically uses electronic voting machines, the election officer must provide a paper ballot that can be marked by hand. The bill is designed to give voters an alternative method of casting their ballot if they prefer a traditional paper ballot over electronic voting. The changes will apply to elections held on or after September 1, 2025, which is the bill's designated effective date. This provision offers voters more flexibility in how they cast their votes and potentially addresses concerns some individuals may have about electronic voting systems by providing a paper alternative.

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https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=89R&Bill=HB4047