Supplement: TX HB246 | 2023-2024 | 88th Legislature | Fiscal Note (Engrossed)
For additional supplements on Texas HB246 please see the Bill Drafting List
Bill Title: Relating to establishing a pilot program for recording ballot counting activity.
Status: 2023-06-18 - Effective on 9/1/23 [HB246 Detail]
Download: Texas-2023-HB246-Fiscal_Note_Engrossed_.html
Bill Title: Relating to establishing a pilot program for recording ballot counting activity.
Status: 2023-06-18 - Effective on 9/1/23 [HB246 Detail]
Download: Texas-2023-HB246-Fiscal_Note_Engrossed_.html
| TO: |
Honorable Bryan Hughes, Chair, Senate Committee on State Affairs |
| FROM: |
Jerry McGinty, Director, Legislative Budget Board
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| IN RE: |
HB246 by Swanson (Relating to establishing a pilot program for recording ballot counting activity.), As Engrossed |
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
The bill would amend the Election Code to provide statutory authorization for the Secretary of State (SOS) to conduct a pilot program for the video recording of ballot counting activity in certain counties. According to the SOS, assuming the agency would not be responsible for purchasing any software or hardware for the pilot program, no significant fiscal implications from the bill is anticipated.
Local Government Impact
No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated. It is presumed any additional duties during ballot counting in counties participating in the pilot project could be conducted with existing resources.
| Source Agencies: | 307 Secretary of State |
| LBB Staff: | JMc, SMAT, GP, MOc, LCO |
