Relating to the partial count of electronic voting system ballots.
Bill overview
Relating to the partial count of electronic voting system ballots.
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HB 3709 sources, status methodology and verification
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KeepTXRed summary
HB 3709 was a House-passed election-audit proposal changing Texas' required partial manual count of ballots cast on electronic voting systems. It did not become law.
What would change
The proposal would have required the general custodian to manually count all races in at least one percent of precincts or three precincts, whichever was greater, or use a comparable sample of countywide polling places in participating counties. It also revised selection and notice procedures for the partial count.
Who may be affected
County election officials, candidates, political parties, poll watchers, voters and local governments using electronic voting systems.
When it would take effect
HB 3709 did not take effect. It passed the House and was referred to Senate State Affairs, where it was left pending on May 22, 2025.
Limits and uncertainty
No change to Texas' statutory partial-count procedure was enacted through HB 3709. Existing post-election manual count and audit requirements remain controlling.
Editorial sources and review notes
Official bill text and legislative stages reviewed.
Editorial explanation reviewed 9/6/2026.
Current status
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Latest official action
Left pending in committee
May 22, 2025 · house
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