87S10035 MLH-F
 
  By: Parker H.B. No. 125
 
 
 
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
 
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.