Relating to the required use of paper ballots in certain counties.

HB 1834 requires election officials in Texas counties with fewer than 75,000 residents to use paper ballots for all elections. It mandates that these counties maintain operational ballot printers at every polling place to produce physical ballots and prohibits the use of electronic voting systems that do not require paper ballots. The bill directly affects small-county election operations, ensuring all ballots are printed on paper rather than relying solely on electronic systems. It takes effect on September 1, 2025.