TITLE: Relating to procedures for uniform procedures for conducting an election.

SUMMARY: Relating to procedures for uniform procedures for conducting an election.

FULL TEXT:
AN ACT relating to procedures for uniform procedures for conducting an election. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: SECTION 1. Section 128.001, Election Code, is amended by adding Subsection (d) to read as follows: (d) The secretary of state shall compile a list of uniform procedures prescribed under this section for conducting an election; for reconciliation of votes; and for the canvassing of votes. The list of procedures must apply uniformly across the state. SECTION 2.Section 128.001, Election Code, is amended by adding Subsection (e) to read as follows: (e) Notwithstanding any other law, the list of procedures required by Subsection (d) shall include procedures for: (1) Conducting an election; (2) Recalculation of votes; (3) Canvassing of votes; (4) Rights and responsibilities of poll watchers. SECTION 3. This Act takes effect September 1, 2017.