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.
Structure Texas Statutes
Chapter 123 - Adoption and Acquisition of Voting System
Subchapter A. Adoption of Voting System
Section 123.001. Adoption of Voting System Required
Section 123.002. Modification of Adoption Action
Section 123.003. Restricting Voting System to Particular Elections
Section 123.004. Restricting Voting System to Particular Polling Places
Section 123.005. Multiple Methods of Voting at Same Polling Place
Section 123.006. Adoption of Voting System for Early Voting
Section 123.007. Adoption of More Than One Voting System for Same Election
Section 123.009. Implementation of New Technology in Certain Elections