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A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
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AN ACT
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relating to use of an electronic device for accepting voters. |
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BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: |
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SECTION 1. Section 63.003, Election Code, is amended by |
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adding Subsection (d) to read as follows: |
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(d) The poll list may be in the form of an electronic device |
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approved by the secretary of state. The secretary of state shall |
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adopt rules governing the use of electronic poll lists. |
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SECTION 2. Section 63.004, Election Code, is amended by |
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adding Subsection (e) to read as follows: |
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(e) A combination form may be in the form of an electronic |
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device approved by the secretary of state. The secretary of state |
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shall adopt rules governing the minimum requirements and approval |
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of an electronic device used for any form used in connection with |
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the acceptance of voters at a polling place. |
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SECTION 3. This Act takes effect September 1, 2015. |