Texas Statutes
§ 129.053 — ACCESS TO VOTING SYSTEM EQUIPMENT.
Texas § 129.053
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Bluebook
Tex. Election Code Code Ann. § 129.053 (2026).
Text
Sec. 129.053. ACCESS TO VOTING SYSTEM EQUIPMENT. The general custodian of election records shall secure access control keys or passwords to voting system equipment. Use of access control keys or passwords must be witnessed by one or more individuals authorized to use that information. The use of an access control key or password must be documented and witnessed in a log dedicated for that purpose that is retained until the political subdivision disposes of the equipment.
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Legislative History
Amended by:
Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 682 (H.B. 2524 ), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2009.
Nearby Sections
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§ 129.001
APPLICABILITY.§ 129.002
GENERAL PROCEDURES.§ 129.003
PAPER AUDIT TRAIL REQUIRED.§ 129.021
ACCEPTANCE TESTING.§ 129.022
HARDWARE DIAGNOSTIC TEST.§ 129.023
PUBLIC TEST OF LOGIC AND ACCURACY.§ 129.024
SECURITY OF TEST MATERIALS.§ 129.051
PRE-ELECTION SECURITY PROCEDURE.§ 129.053
ACCESS TO VOTING SYSTEM EQUIPMENT.§ 129.055
EQUIPMENT AND SOFTWARE.§ 129.056
PLAN FOR MACHINE FAILURE.§ 129.057
USE OF MACHINE IN EARLY VOTING.Cite This Page — Counsel Stack
Bluebook (online)
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