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Texas Statutes § 129.054 Network Connections and Wireless Technology

Up to Subchapter C: Voting System Security

Statute Text

(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.

History

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 .

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