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HB 376 amends Section 127.007 of the Texas Election Code to enhance the transparency and procedural requirements for central counting station operations. The bill introduces provisions requiring detailed plans for vote reconciliation, ballot security, and the operation of central counting stations. These plans must include procedures for ballot handling, livestreaming of tabulation activities, and logic and accuracy testing schedules. Additionally, the plans must identify key personnel and their party affiliations and be posted publicly on county websites at least five days before the election. Revised plans must also be updated online, with details of revisions clearly noted. Contact information for key personnel is excluded from public disclosure under the Government Code. The bill takes effect September 1, 2025.
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