Relating to the use of an accessible absentee mail system by certain voters.

HB 3162 creates a new accessible absentee mail system for voters with disabilities who need assistive technology to mark ballots. It allows eligible voters (those qualifying under Section 82.002 for absentee voting due to health conditions) to use an electronic system approved by the Texas Secretary of State to mark, print, and submit ballots securely. The bill establishes strict standards for the system, including ballot secrecy, voter authentication using existing identification requirements, security against fraud, and requirements to prevent political advertising during voting. The Secretary of State must adopt rules for implementation and approve systems meeting these standards before they can be used in elections. This bill directly affects voters with disabilities who currently face barriers in marking absentee ballots independently.