Current with legislation from the 2023 Regular and Special Sessions signed by the Governor as of November 21, 2023.
Section 129.054 - Network Connections and Wireless Technology(a) A voting system may not be connected to any external communications network, including the Internet. Beginning September 1, 2026, a voting system may not be capable of being connected to any external or internal communications network, including the Internet.(b) A voting system may not have the capability of permitting wireless communication unless the system uses line-of-sight infrared technology that shields the transmitter and receiver from external infrared transmissions and the system can only accept transmissions generated by the system. Beginning September 1, 2026, a voting system may not have the capability of permitting wireless communication.(c) The secretary of state may not waive any requirements of this section.Tex. Elec. Code § 129.054
Amended by Acts 2021, Texas Acts of the 87th Leg. - Regular Session, ch. 573,Sec. 3, eff. 9/1/2021.Amended by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 682, Sec. 2, eff. 9/1/2009.