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TX Elec COde § 122.068 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Election Code|Title 8 - Voting Systems|Chapter 122 - State Supervision Over Voting Systems|Subchapter C. Modification in Design of Approved System or Equipment|Section 122.068. Examination and Report by Examiners

Sec. 122.068.  EXAMINATION AND REPORT BY EXAMINERS.  The examiners shall examine the modified system or equipment and prepare and deliver examination reports in the same manner as for an application for initial approval of a system or equipment.|Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 211, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1986.  Amended by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 484, Sec. 4, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.|
TX Elec COde § 122.069 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Election Code|Title 8 - Voting Systems|Chapter 122 - State Supervision Over Voting Systems|Subchapter C. Modification in Design of Approved System or Equipment|Section 122.069. Compensation of Examiners

Sec. 122.069.  COMPENSATION OF EXAMINERS.  (a)  Subject to Subsections (b) and (c), an examiner appointed by the secretary of state under this subchapter, other than the secretary's employee, is entitled to compensation in an amount set by the secretary.(b)  The compensation rate for each examiner appointed by the secretary of state for the same examination must be uniform.(c)  The total compensation paid to the examiners appointed by the secretary of state for the same examination may not exceed the examination fee.(d)  The secretary of state shall use the examination fees collected under Section 122.066 to pay the compensation to examiners appointed by the secretary.(e)  An examiner appointed by the attorney general under this subchapter, other than an employee of the general, is entitled to compensation in an amount set by the general.  The attorney general shall pay the compensation from funds available to the general.|Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 211, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1986.  Amended by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 484, Sec. 4, eff. Sept. 1, 1987;  Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 728, Sec. 38, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.|
TX Elec COde § 122.0691 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Election Code|Title 8 - Voting Systems|Chapter 122 - State Supervision Over Voting Systems|Subchapter C. Modification in Design of Approved System or Equipment|Section 122.0691. Public Hearing Required

Sec. 122.0691.  PUBLIC HEARING REQUIRED.  (a)  This section applies only if an examination of the modified design by independent examiners was conducted.(b)  After the delivery of the examiners' reports and before the determination of whether the modified design satisfies the applicable requirements for approval, the secretary of state shall conduct a public hearing in the same manner as for the initial approval of a system or equipment.|Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 273 (H.B. 2465), Sec. 3, eff. September 1, 2005.|
TX Elec COde § 122.070 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Election Code|Title 8 - Voting Systems|Chapter 122 - State Supervision Over Voting Systems|Subchapter C. Modification in Design of Approved System or Equipment|Section 122.070. Action by Secretary of State

Sec. 122.070.  ACTION BY SECRETARY OF STATE.  (a)  After reviewing the examiners' reports and considering the views expressed at the public hearing, the secretary of state shall determine whether the modified design satisfies the applicable requirements for approval.(b)  The secretary may examine the modified system or equipment to aid in determining whether it satisfies the requirements for approval.(c)  If the modified design satisfies the applicable requirements for approval, the secretary by written order shall approve the system or equipment of that design for use in elections.  Otherwise, the secretary shall deny the application.|Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 211, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1986.  Amended by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 484, Sec. 4, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.Amended by: Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 273 (H.B. 2465), Sec. 4, eff. September 1, 2005.|
TX Elec COde § 122.071 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Election Code|Title 8 - Voting Systems|Chapter 122 - State Supervision Over Voting Systems|Subchapter C. Modification in Design of Approved System or Equipment|Section 122.071. Report by Secretary of State

Sec. 122.071.  REPORT BY SECRETARY OF STATE.  (a)  The secretary of state shall prepare a written report on each application submitted under this subchapter.  The report must state whether the modified design was approved and must include a description of and the reason for the action ordered.(b)  If an examination by independent examiners was conducted, the secretary shall attach the examiners' reports to the report prepared under this section.(c)  The secretary shall permanently retain reports prepared under this subchapter on file with the secretary's report on the application for initial approval of the system or equipment.|Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 211, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1986.  Amended by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 484, Sec. 4, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.|
TX Elec COde § 122.091 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Election Code|Title 8 - Voting Systems|Chapter 122 - State Supervision Over Voting Systems|Subchapter D. Reexamination of Voting System or Equipment|Section 122.091. Reexamination of Approved System or Equipment Authorized

Sec. 122.091.  REEXAMINATION OF APPROVED SYSTEM OR EQUIPMENT AUTHORIZED.  (a)  The secretary of state may reexamine a voting system or voting system equipment as provided by this subchapter at any time after the system or equipment is approved under Subchapter B or C.(b)  The secretary of state may suspend approval for use of a voting system or voting system equipment if the system or equipment is not submitted for reexamination under this subchapter on the request of the secretary.(c)  The secretary of state may prescribe fees in amounts reasonably necessary to administer this subchapter and compensate examiners appointed by the secretary.|Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 211, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1986.  Amended by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 484, Sec. 4, eff. Sept. 1, 1987;  Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 728, Sec. 39, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.|
TX Elec COde § 122.0911 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Election Code|Title 8 - Voting Systems|Chapter 122 - State Supervision Over Voting Systems|Subchapter D. Reexamination of Voting System or Equipment|Section 122.0911. Assistance Required by Secretary of State

Sec. 122.0911.  ASSISTANCE REQUIRED BY SECRETARY OF STATE.  (a)  If the secretary of state determines that the assistance of a particular person is necessary for the proper and efficient reexamination of a voting system or voting system equipment under this subchapter, the secretary may require that person to provide the necessary assistance as provided by this section.(b)  The secretary of state shall deliver written notice to a person whose assistance is required not later than 72 hours before the date the reexamination is scheduled to occur.  The notice must state:(1)  that the person is required to provide assistance under Section 122.0911, Election Code;(2)  the nature of the assistance that is required;  and(3)  the date, hour, and place of the reexamination.(c)  A person who, after proper notice, fails to provide the assistance required by the secretary of state is civilly liable to the state for $100 for each day that the person fails to comply.  The secretary of state shall notify the attorney general to initiate suit to recover the penalty.|Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 728, Sec. 40, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.|
TX Elec COde § 122.092 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Election Code|Title 8 - Voting Systems|Chapter 122 - State Supervision Over Voting Systems|Subchapter D. Reexamination of Voting System or Equipment|Section 122.092. Appointment of Examiners

Sec. 122.092.  APPOINTMENT OF EXAMINERS.  (a)  The secretary of state shall appoint four persons as examiners, one of whom must be a full-time employee of the secretary, to assist in a reexamination of an approved voting system or voting system equipment.  The attorney general shall appoint two persons as examiners, one of whom must be a full-time employee of the general.(b)  Two of the secretary of state's appointees must have demonstrated knowledge of and experience in the operation of the system or equipment.(c)  Only one person employed by the secretary of state may be appointed.(d)  A person who has a pecuniary interest in the manufacturing or marketing of any part of a voting system or voting system equipment is ineligible for appointment.|Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 211, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1986.  Amended by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 484, Sec. 4, eff. Sept. 1, 1987;  Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 728, Sec. 41, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.|
TX Elec COde § 122.093 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Election Code|Title 8 - Voting Systems|Chapter 122 - State Supervision Over Voting Systems|Subchapter D. Reexamination of Voting System or Equipment|Section 122.093. Examination and Report by Examiners

Sec. 122.093.  EXAMINATION AND REPORT BY EXAMINERS.  (a)  The examiners shall examine the system or equipment to be reexamined at the time and in the manner directed by the secretary of state.(b)  After conducting the examination, each examiner shall prepare a written report on the examination as directed by the secretary and deliver the report to the secretary.|Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 211, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1986.  Amended by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 484, Sec. 4, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.|
TX Elec COde § 122.094 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Election Code|Title 8 - Voting Systems|Chapter 122 - State Supervision Over Voting Systems|Subchapter D. Reexamination of Voting System or Equipment|Section 122.094. Compensation of Examiners

Sec. 122.094.  COMPENSATION OF EXAMINERS.  (a)  An examiner appointed under this subchapter, other than an employee of the secretary of state or attorney general, is entitled to compensation for services rendered in connection with a reexamination.(b)  The secretary of state shall set the amount of compensation for examiners appointed by the secretary and shall use the fees collected under Section 122.091 to pay the compensation.(c)  The attorney general shall set the amount of compensation for an examiner appointed by the general and shall pay the compensation from funds available to the general.|Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 211, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1986.  Amended by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 484, Sec. 4, eff. Sept. 1, 1987;  Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 728, Sec. 42, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.|
TX Elec COde § 122.0941 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Election Code|Title 8 - Voting Systems|Chapter 122 - State Supervision Over Voting Systems|Subchapter D. Reexamination of Voting System or Equipment|Section 122.0941. Public Hearing Required

Sec. 122.0941.  PUBLIC HEARING REQUIRED.  After the delivery of the examiners' reports and before the determination of whether the reexamined voting system or voting system equipment satisfies the applicable requirements for approval, the secretary of state shall conduct a public hearing in the same manner as for the initial approval of a system or equipment.|Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 273 (H.B. 2465), Sec. 5, eff. September 1, 2005.|
TX Elec COde § 122.095 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Election Code|Title 8 - Voting Systems|Chapter 122 - State Supervision Over Voting Systems|Subchapter D. Reexamination of Voting System or Equipment|Section 122.095. Action by Secretary of State

Sec. 122.095.  ACTION BY SECRETARY OF STATE.  (a)  After reviewing the examiners' reports and considering the views expressed at the public hearing, the secretary of state shall determine whether the voting system or voting system equipment subject to reexamination satisfies the applicable requirements for approval of the system or equipment for use in elections.(b)  The secretary may examine the system or equipment to aid in determining whether it satisfies the requirements for approval.(c)  If the reexamined system or equipment does not satisfy the applicable requirements for approval, the secretary by written order shall:(1)  suspend approval of the system or equipment;(2)  suspend approval for future use of the system or equipment;  or(3)  give conditional approval of the system or equipment.|Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 211, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1986.  Amended by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 484, Sec. 4, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.Amended by: Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 273 (H.B. 2465), Sec. 6, eff. September 1, 2005.|
TX Elec COde § 122.096 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Election Code|Title 8 - Voting Systems|Chapter 122 - State Supervision Over Voting Systems|Subchapter D. Reexamination of Voting System or Equipment|Section 122.096. Effect of Secretary of State's Action

Sec. 122.096.  EFFECT OF SECRETARY OF STATE'S ACTION.  (a)  A voting system or voting system equipment for which approval is suspended may not be used in an election held after the date the suspension order is issued.(b)  A voting system or voting system equipment for which approval for future use is suspended may not be used in an election held after the date the suspension order is issued unless the system or equipment was adopted for use in the election before the date the suspension order is issued.  In that case, the system or equipment may be used in that election only.(c)  A voting system or voting system equipment for which conditional approval is given may not be used in an election held after the date the conditional approval order is issued except in accordance with conditions prescribed by the conditional approval order.|Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 211, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1986.  Amended by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 484, Sec. 4, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.|
TX Elec COde § 122.097 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Election Code|Title 8 - Voting Systems|Chapter 122 - State Supervision Over Voting Systems|Subchapter D. Reexamination of Voting System or Equipment|Section 122.097. Notice of Secretary of State's Action

Sec. 122.097.  NOTICE OF SECRETARY OF STATE'S ACTION.  Not later than the fifth day after the date an order taking action under Section 122.095(c) is issued, the secretary of state shall deliver a copy of the order to the presiding officer of each political subdivision that owns or leases a system or equipment subject to the order.|Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 211, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1986.  Amended by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 484, Sec. 4, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.|
TX Elec COde § 122.098 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Election Code|Title 8 - Voting Systems|Chapter 122 - State Supervision Over Voting Systems|Subchapter D. Reexamination of Voting System or Equipment|Section 122.098. Subsequent Approval

Sec. 122.098.  SUBSEQUENT APPROVAL.  If a voting system or voting system equipment subject to an order under Section 122.095(c) is subsequently approved under Subchapter B, the approval nullifies the order.|Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 211, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1986.  Amended by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 484, Sec. 4, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.|
TX Elec COde § 122.099 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Election Code|Title 8 - Voting Systems|Chapter 122 - State Supervision Over Voting Systems|Subchapter D. Reexamination of Voting System or Equipment|Section 122.099. Report by Secretary of State

Sec. 122.099.  REPORT BY SECRETARY OF STATE.  (a)  The secretary of state shall prepare a written report on each reexamination.  The report must state whether the system or equipment satisfied the approval requirements and must include a description of and the reason for the action ordered.(b)  The secretary shall attach the examiners' reports to the report prepared under this section and permanently retain the reports on file with the secretary's report on the application for initial approval of the system or equipment.|Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 211, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1986.  Amended by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 484, Sec. 4, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.|
TX Elec COde § 123.001 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Election Code|Title 8 - Voting Systems|Chapter 123 - Adoption and Acquisition of Voting System|Subchapter A. Adoption of Voting System|Section 123.001. Adoption of Voting System Required

Sec. 123.001.  ADOPTION OF VOTING SYSTEM REQUIRED.  (a)  Before a voting system may be used in elections, the authority designated by this section, by resolution, order, or other official action of the authority, must adopt the system for use in the elections.(b)  The decision on whether to adopt a voting system is made by the following authority:(1)  for general elections for state and county officers, the commissioners court;(2)  for primary elections, the county executive committee of the political party holding the primary;  and(3)  for any other elections:(A)  the commissioners court, if ordered by the governor or by a county authority;  or(B)  the governing body of the political subdivision served by the authority ordering the elections, if ordered by an authority serving a political subdivision other than a county.(c)  If a voting system is adopted for use in elections, the voting system shall be used in the elections in accordance with the terms and conditions stated in the official action adopting the system, subject to this title.(d)  Repealed by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 1107, Sec. 2.21(1), eff. January 1, 2006.|Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 211, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1986.  Amended by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1054, Sec. 2, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.Amended by: Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 1107 (H.B. 2309), Sec. 2.21(1), eff. January 1, 2006.|
TX Elec COde § 123.002 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Election Code|Title 8 - Voting Systems|Chapter 123 - Adoption and Acquisition of Voting System|Subchapter A. Adoption of Voting System|Section 123.002. Modification of Adoption Action

Sec. 123.002.  MODIFICATION OF ADOPTION ACTION.  The official action adopting a voting system for use in elections may be modified or rescinded at any time by the adopting authority.|Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 211, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1986.|
TX Elec COde § 123.003 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Election Code|Title 8 - Voting Systems|Chapter 123 - Adoption and Acquisition of Voting System|Subchapter A. Adoption of Voting System|Section 123.003. Restricting Voting System to Particular Elections

Sec. 123.003.  RESTRICTING VOTING SYSTEM TO PARTICULAR ELECTIONS.  The authority adopting a voting system may restrict its use to any one or more elections.|Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 211, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1986.|
TX Elec COde § 123.004 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Election Code|Title 8 - Voting Systems|Chapter 123 - Adoption and Acquisition of Voting System|Subchapter A. Adoption of Voting System|Section 123.004. Restricting Voting System to Particular Polling Places

Sec. 123.004.  RESTRICTING VOTING SYSTEM TO PARTICULAR POLLING PLACES.  The authority adopting a voting system may restrict its use to one or more polling places, subject to Section 123.009.|Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 211, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1986.  Amended by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 557, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.|
TX Elec COde § 123.005 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Election Code|Title 8 - Voting Systems|Chapter 123 - Adoption and Acquisition of Voting System|Subchapter A. Adoption of Voting System|Section 123.005. Multiple Methods of Voting at Same Polling Place

Sec. 123.005.  MULTIPLE METHODS OF VOTING AT SAME POLLING PLACE.  (a)  Except as otherwise provided by this code, only one kind of voting system may be used at a polling place in an election.(b)  Except as otherwise provided by this title, regular paper ballots may not be used at a polling place using a voting system.|Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 211, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1986.|
TX Elec COde § 123.006 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Election Code|Title 8 - Voting Systems|Chapter 123 - Adoption and Acquisition of Voting System|Subchapter A. Adoption of Voting System|Section 123.006. Adoption of Voting System for Early Voting

Sec. 123.006.  ADOPTION OF VOTING SYSTEM FOR EARLY VOTING.  (a)  A voting system may be adopted for use in early voting only, regular voting on election day only, or both.(b)  A voting system may be adopted for use in early voting by personal appearance only, early voting by mail only, or both.(c)  Only one kind of voting system may be used for early voting by mail.  A voting system and regular paper ballots may not both be used in the same election for early voting by mail.|Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 211, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1986.  Amended by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 203, Sec. 2.55;  Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 554, Sec. 26, eff. Sept. 1, 1991.|
TX Elec COde § 123.007 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Election Code|Title 8 - Voting Systems|Chapter 123 - Adoption and Acquisition of Voting System|Subchapter A. Adoption of Voting System|Section 123.007. Adoption of More Than One Voting System for Same Election

Sec. 123.007.  ADOPTION OF MORE THAN ONE VOTING SYSTEM FOR SAME ELECTION.  If more than one kind of voting system is adopted for use at the polling places in the same election, the adopting authority shall determine the polling place or places at which each system is to be used, subject to Section 123.009.|Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 211, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1986.  Amended by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 557, Sec. 2, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.|
TX Elec COde § 123.008 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Election Code|Title 8 - Voting Systems|Chapter 123 - Adoption and Acquisition of Voting System|Subchapter A. Adoption of Voting System|Section 123.008. Requirements Regarding Manuals, Instructions, and Other Documents for Use With Electronic Voting System or Equipment

Sec. 123.008.  REQUIREMENTS REGARDING MANUALS, INSTRUCTIONS, AND OTHER DOCUMENTS FOR USE WITH ELECTRONIC VOTING SYSTEM OR EQUIPMENT.  (a)  Each person who sells, leases, or otherwise provides an electronic voting system or equipment to a political subdivision shall also provide any user or operator manuals or other instructions or documents relating to the use of the system or equipment.  The general custodian of election records for the political subdivision shall make those materials available for public inspection in the custodian's office on the request of any person.(b)  The custodian shall also make available for public inspection in the custodian's office any materials described by Subsection (a) that are produced by the political subdivision for its elections.|Added by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 484, Sec. 5, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.|
TX Elec COde § 123.009 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Election Code|Title 8 - Voting Systems|Chapter 123 - Adoption and Acquisition of Voting System|Subchapter A. Adoption of Voting System|Section 123.009. Implementation of New Technology in Certain Elections

Sec. 123.009.  IMPLEMENTATION OF NEW TECHNOLOGY IN CERTAIN ELECTIONS.  (a)  This section applies to a voting system adopted for use in an election ordered by the governor or a county authority or in a primary election.(b)  If the design of the voting system or voting system equipment is modified, upgraded, or otherwise enhanced by the incorporation of new technology, the voting system equipment implementing the new technology shall be distributed and used proportionately and equitably among the election precincts in which the particular voting system is used.(c)  The secretary of state by rule shall prescribe any procedures necessary for the implementation of this section in a manner that protects the voting rights of the affected voters.|Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 557, Sec. 3, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.|
TX Elec COde § 123.031 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Election Code|Title 8 - Voting Systems|Chapter 123 - Adoption and Acquisition of Voting System|Subchapter B. Acquisition of Equipment Used in Voting System|Section 123.031. Acquisition of Equipment by County

Sec. 123.031.  ACQUISITION OF EQUIPMENT BY COUNTY.  (a)  A county may contract to acquire the equipment necessary for operating a voting system by purchase, lease, or other means.(b)  To finance the acquisition of equipment, the commissioners court may issue bonds or other evidences of indebtedness as authorized by general law, payable solely from the county general fund.|Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 211, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1986.  Amended by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 728, Sec. 43, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.|