PILOT PROGRAM — Texas Code § EL.127.305

Texas Code § EL.127.305 — PILOT PROGRAM. Reproduced from the official The Texas Constitution, with a citation summary, verification link, and related provisions.

§ EL.127.305. PILOT PROGRAM

PILOT PROGRAM. (a) Notwithstanding Section 127.301 (1), the secretary of state shall conduct a pilot program, beginning with the election taking place November 8, 2022, of the risk-limiting audit program created under this subchapter. (b) The secretary of state shall select at least five counties to participate in the pilot program. At least one county participating in the pilot program must have a population of at least 500,000. (c) After each election conducted under the pilot program, the secretary of state shall send a detailed report to each member of the legislature evaluating the success of the program and making a recommendation as to whether the legislature should act to delay the statewide implementation of the program. (d) The secretary of state shall adopt rules as necessary to implement this section. (e) This section expires August 31, 2026. Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 573 (S.B. 598 ), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2021.

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  • Citation: The Texas Constitution § EL.127.305
  • Jurisdiction: Texas
  • Code: The Texas Constitution
  • Subject: PILOT PROGRAM
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