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HB 3323

Relating to the responsibilities of the tabulation supervisor of a central counting station; providing a civil penalty

89th Legislature (2025) Introduced by Valoree Swanson

Texas bill establishes civil penalties for tabulation supervisors who breach election duties at central counting stations, increasing accountability in vote-counting procedures.

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Bill Summary · HB 3323

Legislative bill overview

HB 3323 modifies the legal responsibilities and accountability measures for tabulation supervisors at central counting stations in Texas election operations. The bill establishes or clarifies civil penalty provisions for supervisors who fail to meet their statutory duties during vote counting procedures.

Why is this important

Election administration accuracy depends heavily on proper chain-of-custody and procedural compliance during vote tabulation. Establishing clear penalties for supervisory negligence or misconduct creates accountability mechanisms and can deter violations that might compromise election integrity or public confidence in results.

Potential points of contention

  • Scope of civil penalties: Unclear whether penalties apply to unintentional procedural errors versus deliberate misconduct, which could affect election workers' willingness to take the position
  • Burden of proof standards: The bill may not specify how high the evidentiary threshold is to prove a supervisor violated their responsibilities, affecting enforceability and potential disputes
  • Interaction with existing law: Without seeing the full text, it's unclear how this modifies current election code provisions and whether it creates redundancies or gaps in accountability measures

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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