LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD
Austin, Texas
 
FISCAL NOTE, 87TH LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION
 
April 7, 2021

TO:
Honorable Briscoe Cain, Chair, House Committee on Elections
 
FROM:
Jerry McGinty, Director, Legislative Budget Board
 
IN RE:
HB1314 by Hefner (Relating to a requirement that all components of a voting system used in an election in this state be manufactured, stored, and held in the United States by a company headquartered in the United States.), As Introduced

No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.

The bill would amend the Election Code to require that all components of a voting system used in an election in this state be manufactured, stored, and held in the United States by a company headquartered in the United States. 

According to the Secretary of State, no significant fiscal impact to the State is anticipated. 

Local Government Impact

El Paso County anticipates a cost of $6 million to replace their entire voting system, or a cost of about $3 million to retrofit their system with components manufactured only in the U.S. Cameron County anticipates a cost of about $8 million for the complete replacement of their voting equipment. 


Source Agencies:
307 Secretary of State
LBB Staff:
JMc, SLE, CMA, DPE, GP