Sec. 68.002. ACCESS TO TABULATION SYSTEM. (a) During the tabulation, the secretary of state shall provide a sufficient number of display terminals for representatives of the news media to monitor the tabulation. The secretary shall provide direct lines between computers for use by the media, if practicable.
(b) The secretary shall charge reasonable fees, which shall approximate actual costs, to defray the costs of providing the news media access to the tabulation system.
Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 211, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1986.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 6 - Conduct of Elections
Chapter 68 - Tabulation of Unofficial Results of Certain Races by Secretary of State
Subchapter A. Conduct of Tabulation
Section 68.001. Duty to Tabulate Generally
Section 68.002. Access to Tabulation System
Section 68.003. Display Terminals for Certain State Officers
Section 68.004. Periodic Reports During Tabulation
Section 68.005. Final Reports of Tabulation
Section 68.006. Report of Receipt of County Results
Section 68.007. Posting Reports for Public Inspection
Section 68.009. Operations Manual
Section 68.010. Disposition of Funds
Section 68.011. Additional Procedures Prescribed by Secretary of State