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.
Structure Texas Statutes
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
Section 122.0911. Assistance Required by Secretary of State
Section 122.092. Appointment of Examiners
Section 122.093. Examination and Report by Examiners
Section 122.094. Compensation of Examiners
Section 122.0941. Public Hearing Required
Section 122.095. Action by Secretary of State
Section 122.096. Effect of Secretary of State's Action
Section 122.097. Notice of Secretary of State's Action