Sec. 122.003. ACTION BY SECRETARY OF STATE. (a) If the secretary of state determines after inspecting a voting system or voting system equipment that the system or equipment does not comply with applicable standards or deviates from an approved system or equipment, the secretary by written order may:
(1) prohibit the use of the system or equipment or any part of the system or equipment by an authority that adopted the system or equipment for use in an election; or
(2) limit the use of the system or equipment or any part of the system or equipment to circumstances or conditions stated in the order.
(b) The secretary shall amend or rescind an order issued under this section if the secretary determines that the system or equipment has been modified to comply with applicable standards or to not deviate from an approved system or equipment.
Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 211, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1986. Amended by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 484, Sec. 3, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.
Structure Texas Statutes
Chapter 122 - State Supervision Over Voting Systems
Subchapter A. Voting System Standards
Section 122.001. Voting System Standards
Section 122.002. Inspection of Voting Systems and Equipment by Secretary of State
Section 122.003. Action by Secretary of State
Section 122.004. Preparation of Software by Secretary of State