Sec. 173.007. LIMITING STATE COMPENSATION FOR POLLING PLACES. (a) The secretary of state may limit the number of primary election polling places for which operating expenses are payable with state funds.
(b) Rules adopted under this section must provide for state compensation for a sufficient number of polling places in each county to adequately serve its voters, taking into account the area, geographic features, estimated voter turnout, and other relevant factors, but in no case may state compensation be limited to fewer than one polling place for each commissioners precinct.
(c) Rules adopted under this section do not limit a political party's authority under this code to consolidate election precincts for a primary election.
Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 211, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1986.
Structure Texas Statutes
Subtitle B - Parties Nominating by Primary Election
Chapter 173 - Primary Election Financing
Subchapter A. Primary Election Expenses Generally
Section 173.001. State Funds for Primary Authorized
Section 173.002. State Not Liable for Primary Expenses
Section 173.003. Expenses Incurred by County
Section 173.004. State Compensation of County Chair and Secretary of County Executive Committee
Section 173.005. State Compensation for Training Election Judges
Section 173.006. Authority to Reduce Primary Costs
Section 173.007. Limiting State Compensation for Polling Places
Section 173.008. Limiting State Compensation for Election Personnel
Section 173.009. Deadline for Adopting Rules
Section 173.010. Furnishing Rules and Guidelines
Section 173.011. Financing of Joint Primary Elections Generally