Relating to the conduct of randomized county election audits.

SB 1863 requires the Texas Secretary of State to conduct randomized audits of election procedures in 16 counties (reduced from 89) following each November election. It mandates that counties register with the Secretary of State and notify them 90 days before elections, while audits must cover voter registration accuracy, equipment testing, mail ballot procedures, and election record documentation. The bill specifies that audits must randomly select 13 counties with under 300,000 residents and 3 counties with 300,000+ residents, excluding counties audited in the previous cycle. Audits cannot occur during election contest periods or runoffs, and must be completed before the next election cycle. This applies directly to all Texas counties and political subdivisions holding elections.