Sec. 31.009. DISTRIBUTION OF CERTAIN FUNDS. (a) If federal funds are made available to assist the state in the administration of elections, including assistance for the phasing out or prohibition of the use of punch-card ballot voting systems in this state, or state funds are made available to reimburse political subdivisions for expenses incurred in conducting a special election that is held statewide, the secretary of state shall administer and distribute the funds as appropriate to most effectively facilitate the purposes for which the funds are made available.
(b) The secretary of state shall prescribe any necessary rules and take any appropriate action to implement this section.
Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 537, Sec. 1, eff. June 11, 2001.
Amended by:
Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1182 (H.B. 556), Sec. 1(a), eff. June 15, 2007.
Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1182 (H.B. 556), Sec. 1(b), eff. June 15, 2007.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 3 - Election Officers and Observers
Chapter 31 - Officers to Administer Elections
Subchapter A. Secretary of State
Section 31.001. Chief Election Officer
Section 31.002. Official Forms
Section 31.0021. Certain Official Forms: Inclusion of Nepotism Information
Section 31.004. Assistance and Advice
Section 31.005. Protection of Voting Rights; Enforcement
Section 31.0055. Voting Rights Hotline
Section 31.006. Referral to Attorney General
Section 31.007. Suspension of Provisions Implementing National Voter Registration Act
Section 31.008. Collection of Information: Forum on Election Cost Savings
Section 31.009. Distribution of Certain Funds
Section 31.010. Implementation of Federal Help America Vote Act
Section 31.011. Election Improvement Fund
Section 31.012. Voter Education
Section 31.013. Mobile Locations for Obtaining Identification
Section 31.014. Certification of Electronic Devices to Accept Voters
Section 31.016. Voting Information on Secretary of State's Website