Bill

HB 4130

86(R) - 2019
House Elections
Senate State Affairs
House Elections
Senate State Affairs

Vote Recommendation

Neutral
  • Neutral
  • Neutral
  • Neutral
  • Neutral
  • Neutral

Author(s)

Valoree Swanson
Philip Cortez
Celia Israel
Stephanie Klick
Geanie Morrison

Sponsor(s)

Brandon Creighton

Bill Caption

Relating to use of an electronic device for accepting voters; authorizing a fee.

Fiscal Notes

No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.

Bill Analysis

HB 4130 would amend current election law to allow certain certified electronic devices to be utilized to accept voters at a polling place. Relevant standards would be prescribed and rules would be adopted by the Secretary of State. This bill specifies requirements that must be met, and capabilities that must be deliverable, by the device.

Vote Recommendation Notes

Texas Action remains neutral on SB 4130 as it does not affect any of our liberty principles.