Relating to preferential voting in a primary election.

HB 1406 is a procedural bill that updates election code administrative requirements for primary elections in Texas, not a preferential voting system. It modifies several Election Code sections to: (1) require county election officers to report voting methods (e.g., in-person, mail) to the secretary of state, (2) clarify contracting for election services between counties and political parties, (3) set minimum hourly rates for election staff, (4) establish scheduling rules for elections, and (5) allow counties to use countywide polling places for primary elections if political parties agree. The bill directly affects county election officials, political parties, and voters by changing election administration procedures. It does not implement ranked-choice voting or alter how voters cast ballots in primaries.