Relating to the partial count of electronic voting system ballots.

SB 2816 requires Texas counties to conduct manual counts of electronic voting system results in a random sample of precincts or polling places where electronic systems were used. It mandates counting at least 1% of such precincts (or three, whichever is greater), with counts starting within 72 hours after polls close and completing by the 21st day after election day. The Secretary of State selects which specific races (up to three offices and three propositions) to count in those locations and must notify counties the day after election day. Counties must post count details online, and the bill takes effect September 1, 2025. This procedural bill directly affects Texas election officials conducting post-election audits.