Sec. 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.
Amended by:
Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 682 (H.B. 2524), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2009.
Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 573 (S.B. 598), Sec. 3, eff. September 1, 2021.
Structure Texas Statutes
Chapter 129 - Direct Recording Electronic Voting Machines
Subchapter C. Voting System Security
Section 129.051. Pre-Election Security Procedure
Section 129.052. Transport of Voting System Equipment
Section 129.053. Access to Voting System Equipment
Section 129.054. Network Connections and Wireless Technology
Section 129.055. Equipment and Software