Tex. Election Code Section 122.038
Action by Secretary of State

(a)

After reviewing the examiners’ reports and considering the views expressed at the public hearing, the secretary of state shall determine whether the voting system or voting system equipment for which an application has been submitted satisfies the applicable requirements for approval.

(b)

The secretary may examine the system or equipment to aid in determining whether it satisfies the requirements for approval.

(c)

If the system or equipment satisfies the applicable requirements for approval, the secretary by written order shall approve the system or equipment of that design for use in elections. Otherwise, the secretary shall deny the application.
Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 211, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1986. Amended by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 484, Sec. 4, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.
Amended by:
Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 273 (H.B. 2465), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2005.

Source: Section 122.038 — Action by Secretary of State, https://statutes.­capitol.­texas.­gov/Docs/EL/htm/EL.­122.­htm#122.­038 (accessed Apr. 29, 2024).

122.001
Voting System Standards 122.002
Inspection of Voting Systems and Equipment by Secretary of State 122.003
Action by Secretary of State 122.004
Preparation of Software by Secretary of State 122.005
Venue for Offenses 122.031
Approval of System and Equipment Required 122.032
Requirements for Approval Generally 122.033
Additional Requirements for Approval of Voting Machine 122.034
Application for Approval and Fee 122.035
Appointment of Examiners 122.036
Examination and Report by Examiners 122.037
Compensation of Examiners 122.038
Action by Secretary of State 122.039
Report by Secretary of State 122.061
Approval of Modified Design Required 122.062
Requirements for Approval 122.063
Application for Approval 122.064
Review of Application 122.065
Review and Examination of Additional Material 122.066
Examination Fee 122.067
Appointment of Examiners 122.068
Examination and Report by Examiners 122.069
Compensation of Examiners 122.070
Action by Secretary of State 122.071
Report by Secretary of State 122.091
Reexamination of Approved System or Equipment Authorized 122.092
Appointment of Examiners 122.093
Examination and Report by Examiners 122.094
Compensation of Examiners 122.095
Action by Secretary of State 122.096
Effect of Secretary of State’s Action 122.097
Notice of Secretary of State’s Action 122.098
Subsequent Approval 122.099
Report by Secretary of State 122.0331
Additional Requirements for Electronic Voting System 122.0371
Public Hearing Required 122.0691
Public Hearing Required 122.0911
Assistance Required by Secretary of State 122.0941
Public Hearing Required
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Accessed:
Apr. 29, 2024

§ 122.038’s source at texas​.gov