Sec. 127.094. DESIGN OF TEST. (a) The test must be designed to determine whether the automatic tabulating equipment accurately counts ballots and otherwise functions properly.
(b) A group of test ballots shall be counted with the equipment using the program prepared for processing the ballots voted in the election. The test ballots must be printed on the same stock as the official ballots for the election.
(c) The group of test ballots must contain a predetermined number of valid votes for each candidate and for and against each proposition on the ballot for the election. The test group must also contain ballots with votes in excess of the allowable number and with other improper votes.
(d) The same test shall be administered each time the equipment is tested for the same election.
(e) The secretary of state may prescribe additional requirements for the test.
Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 211, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1986.
Structure Texas Statutes
Chapter 127 - Processing Electronic Voting System Results
Subchapter D. Testing Tabulating Equipment
Section 127.091. Test of Tabulating Equipment Required
Section 127.092. Testing Authorities
Section 127.093. Times for Conducting Test
Section 127.094. Design of Test
Section 127.095. Determining Success of Test
Section 127.096. Conduct of First Test
Section 127.097. Conduct of Second Test
Section 127.098. Conduct of Third Test; Void Ballot Count