Monitoring the SessionSB 84
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Initial review · graded Nov 9, 2026 · How we grade
relating to grounds for recounting paperless electronic voting system ballots.
Caption from analyzed text · version I.
First recount on paperless machines, no ground needed. Just ask.
This bill lets a candidate ask for a first recount of votes cast on paperless electronic voting machines without giving a specific reason. It touches candidates who lost or who face a partial recount requested by an opponent, along with the Secretary of State, who must write the procedures. On the ground, a losing candidate no longer has to state a ground to get these machine results recounted.
Labels: BACK FROM THE DEAD. Same text as a bill filed before that died: 89R SB 2590 (Died in committee). Filed in 2 sessions, counting this one. Checked against 88R and 89R only.TRY NO. 2. Filed in 2 sessions: 89R and 90R. Checked against 88R and 89R only.
90R-SB84 · 2026-11-09
relating to grounds for recounting paperless electronic voting system ballots.
First recount on paperless machines, no ground needed. Just ask.
This bill lets a candidate ask for a first recount of votes cast on paperless electronic voting machines without giving a specific reason. It touches candidates who lost or who face a partial recount requested by an opponent, along with the Secretary of State, who must write the procedures. On the ground, a losing candidate no longer has to state a ground to get these machine results recounted.
[ ] NONE FOUND
No fiscal note in the loaded record.
THE TEXT
…“by this subchapter is not required to obtain an initial recount of”…
Bill text, introduced version (I)
The bill changes recount rules so a candidate can get a first recount of paperless electronic voting system results without stating a ground.
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Derived itemized flow · Jul 1, 2024 to Oct 23, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
Derived itemized contributions on live regular reports and uncovered special-session dates. Internal account transfers and daily reports are excluded.
$72,700.00
Also funds 3 other sitting lawmakers.
Derived recipient stock · Dec 9, 2024 to Sep 28, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
Name match, not a verified identity: normalized filed name and state.
Derived itemized flow · Dec 16, 2025 to Aug 20, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
Derived itemized contributions on live regular reports and uncovered special-session dates. Internal account transfers and daily reports are excluded.
Report IDs: 101011018, 101057658.
$60,000.00
Also funds 137 other sitting lawmakers.
Derived recipient stock · Jul 24, 2024 to Oct 23, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
TEC account match.
TeamDerived itemized flow · Nov 11, 2024 to Aug 31, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
Derived itemized contributions on live regular reports and uncovered special-session dates. Internal account transfers and daily reports are excluded.
Report IDs: 100959783, 100987492, 101011018, 101035338, 101057658.
Missing data does not establish zero giving. Display amounts are rounded.
$72,700.00
Also funds 3 other sitting lawmakers.
Derived recipient stock · Dec 9, 2024 to Sep 28, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
Name match, not a verified identity: normalized filed name and state.
Derived itemized flow · Dec 16, 2025 to Aug 20, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
Derived itemized contributions on live regular reports and uncovered special-session dates. Internal account transfers and daily reports are excluded.
Report IDs: 101011018, 101057658.
$60,000.00
Also funds 137 other sitting lawmakers.
Derived recipient stock · Jul 24, 2024 to Oct 23, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
TEC account match.
TeamDerived itemized flow · Nov 11, 2024 to Aug 31, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
Derived itemized contributions on live regular reports and uncovered special-session dates. Internal account transfers and daily reports are excluded.
Report IDs: 100959783, 100987492, 101011018, 101035338, 101057658.
No floor vote loaded for this bill.
No fiscal note in the loaded record.
Analysis of text version I by a super-expensive superintelligence, Nov 9, 2026, against the published rubric.
Filed 2 times: 89R and now. Checked against 88R and 89R only.
by Sen. Zaffirini, same lead author · Died in committee · same text
Introduced textLast action, Apr 3, 2025: Referred to State Affairs
Relating to grounds for recounting paperless electronic voting system ballots.
Caption, 89R bill history
Texas Senate · Filed Nov 9, 2026
11/09/2026 S Filed
Texas Legislature Online · Introduced
Data snapshot Nov 10, 2026 at 2:39 AM CST. Grades, charges, quotes and corrections follow the published record.
Elections--Voting Systems
The text as introduced · 237 words
90R1984 JDK-F By: Zaffirini S.B. No. 84 A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT relating to grounds for recounting paperless electronic voting system ballots. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: SECTION 1. The heading to Section 212.0241, Election Code, is amended to read as follows: Sec. 212.0241. NO GROUND REQUIRED FOR PAPERLESS ELECTRONIC VOTING SYSTEM RECOUNT. SECTION 2. Sections 212.0241(a), (b), and (c), Election Code, are amended to read as follows: (a) A ground for obtaining an initial recount as prescribed by this subchapter is not required to obtain an initial recount of paperless electronic voting system results, subject to Subsection (b). (b) A candidate for nomination or election to an office may obtain an initial recount of paperless electronic voting system results in an election in which the person was a candidate only if the candidate is shown by the election returns not to be nominated or elected. However, a candidate shown to be nominated or elected may obtain an initial recount if an opposing candidate's initial recount petition is approved for a recount that is covered by Section 212.131(c) and that does not include all of the voting system precincts in the election. (c) The secretary of state shall prescribe any procedures necessary to accommodate the authorization to obtain a recount of paperless electronic voting system results without a specific ground. SECTION 3. This Act takes effect September 1, 2027.