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Lavaca County approves Nov. 5 election order and buys poll books, voting machines
Summary
The commissioners approved the county’s order of election for Nov. 5, 2024, and authorized purchases from ES&S for additional ExpressPoll poll books ($8,640 plus a $600 license) and 11 ExpressVote BMD units ($33,215 total) with maintenance; purchases were budgeted and approved by motion.
Lavaca County Commissioners approved the county order of election for Nov. 5, 2024, and authorized purchases intended to improve polling throughput and backup capacity.
The court approved the county order of election by motion (Precinct 2 moved, Precinct 1 seconded). Election staff requested four additional ExpressPoll poll books at a purchase price of $8,640 with an included $600 license fee to provide backup poll books at locations. Commissioners approved the sales order agreement with ES&S for the poll books by motion.
Separately, the court approved a sales order agreement with ES&S to purchase 11 ExpressVote ballot‑marking devices and associated accessories at a total purchase price of $33,215, with installation costs and shipping listed and post‑warranty maintenance fees totaling $4,070. Election staff said these purchases are budgeted in the department’s approved equipment account and were brought to the court for transparency.
Commissioners noted the purchases were within the approved budget and passed both motions by voice vote. County staff will arrange delivery and installation and ensure additional poll‑book coverage and machine backups for the upcoming election.
