- (a) The county chair shall use the table set out in this subsection to determine the number of voting machines, precinct ballot counters, and punch-card voting devices allowable for each precinct.
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- (b) In counties where voting machines are used, the county chair should make a special assessment of whether the number of voting machines calculated according to the formula in subsection (a) of this section is adequate. Based on this determination, the chair should adjust the cost estimate and procurement of voting machines.
- (c) If a county chair determines that the number of voting machines, precinct ballot counters or punch-card voting devices authorized under the formula is inadequate, he or she must obtain permission from the Secretary of State to obtain additional machines, counters, or devices.
Source Note:The provisions of this §81.126 adopted to be effective November 19, 2001, 26 TexReg 9083.