TITLE: Relating to the security of electronic voting system media.

SUMMARY: Relating to the security of electronic voting system media.

FULL TEXT:
AN ACT relating to the security of electronic voting system media. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: SECTION 1. Section 129.051, Election Code, is amended by amending Subsection (b) and adding Subsection (h) to read as follows: (b) The general custodian of election records shall develop a procedure for tracking the custody of each electronic information storage medium from its storage location, through election coding and the election process, to its final post-election disposition and return to storage. The chain of custody must require two or more individuals to perform a check and verification check whenever a transfer of custody occurs,and must include the maintenance of a log signed by the individuals and containing the serial number or other unique identifier of the medium.(h) The secretary of state shall create a standard form for maintaining the log under Subsection (b). SECTION 2. This Act takes effect on the 91st day after the last day of the legislative session.