Relating to the use of paper ballots in conducting an election.

HB 4047 requires election officials at polling places using electronic voting systems to provide a hand-marked paper ballot to any voter who requests one. This applies directly to voters at locations with electronic voting equipment who choose to use paper ballots instead of electronic devices. The law takes effect on September 1, 2025, and does not apply to elections held before that date. It modifies Texas Election Code Section 125.0071 to mandate this paper ballot option upon voter request.