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Episode 207: ADM for Feb. 16, 2023: The Texas Legislature's Zeal for Election Integrity Could Cost Money. BIG Money.
The Texas Legislature's Zeal for Election Integrity Could Cost Money. BIG Money.
Today’s Links
Articles & Resources:
Votebeat Texas - Overlooked provision of SB 1 requires election equipment that doesn’t exist, at a cost of $116 million
Texas Secretary of State - SOS 101: Voting Systems in Texas
Texas Association of Counties - State law requires new voting machines (this refers to machines which can leave a paper trail, another requirement of SB 1)
Community Connect - (2021) Harris County purchases 12,000 new hybrid voting machines ahead of May 1 elections at a cost of $54 Million
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