Skip to main content
Find a Lawyer

Texas Election Code - ELEC § 129.021. Acceptance Testing

Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(a) In this section, "hash validation" means a mathematical function that, when applied to a file, creates a unique string of letters and numbers that may be used to confirm that a voting system and its source code have not been altered.

(b) Immediately after receiving a voting system from a vendor, the general custodian of election records shall:

(1) verify that the system delivered is certified by the secretary of state;

(2) perform a hardware diagnostic test on the system as provided by Section 129.022(b);

(3) perform a public test of logic and accuracy on the system as provided by Section 129.023;

(4) perform a hash validation on each ballot marking device, each unit of automatic tabulating equipment, and each tabulation computer to verify that the source code of the equipment has not been altered; and

(5)  perform any additional test that the secretary of state may prescribe.

Previous Part of Code Next Part of Code
Back to Chapter List

Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Texas Election Code - ELEC § 129.021. Acceptance Testing - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/tx/election-code/elec-sect-129-021/

FindLaw Codes may not reflect the most recent version of the law in your jurisdiction. Please verify the status of the code you are researching with the state legislature before relying on it for your legal needs.

Was this helpful?

Welcome to FindLaw's Cases & Codes

A free source of state and federal court opinions, state laws, and the United States Code. For more information about the legal concepts addressed by these cases and statutes, visit FindLaw’s Learn About the Law.

Go to Learn About the Law

Latest Blog Posts

For Legal Professionals

Learn About The Law

Get help with your legal needs

FindLaw’s Learn About the Law features thousands of informational articles to help you understand your options. And if you’re ready to hire an attorney, find one in your area who can help.

Go to Learn About the Law

Need to Find an Attorney?

Search our directory by legal issue

Enter information in one or both fields (Required)

Copied to clipboard