Role of Election Workers

• Store election information storage mediums in the presence of an election official or in a secured location once the medium has been coded for an election; and

• Create a recovery plan to be followed if a breach in security procedures is indicated that includes immediately notifying the Secretary of State. 37

In addition, the general custodian of election records must adopt procedures for securely storing and transporting voting system equipment. 38 For example, the general custodian of election records must adopt procedures that:

• Include provisions for locations outside the direct control of the general custodian of election records, including overnight storage at a polling location;

• Require at least two individuals to perform a check and verification check whenever a transfer of custody of the voting equipment occurs;

• Create a recovery plan to be followed if a breach in security procedures is indicated that includes immediately notifying the Secretary of State;

• Secure access control keys or passwords to voting system equipment and require the use of access control keys or passwords to be witnessed by at least one individual authorized to use that information39; and

• Provide a training plan for relevant election officials, staff, and temporary workers that addresses these procedures.

Assembly

The election judge and the assigned election clerks are responsible for making sure that the polling place is secure and ready to receive voters on election day.40 If the polling place is left unattended at any time after the preparations for voting begin,

37 See Tex. Elec. Code § 129.051 (f). 38 Tex. Elec. Code § 129.052. 39 The use of an access control key or password must be documented and witnessed in a log dedicated for that purpose that is retained until the political subdivision disposes of the equipment. Tex. Elec. Code § 129.053. 40 Tex. Elec. Code § 62.001.