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Crockett council approves election-services contract with Houston County

City Council of the City of Crockett, Texas · September 9, 2024
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Summary

Council voted to continue contracting with Houston County to run municipal elections, consolidating polling locations and using the county’s ballot machines, which staff said saves money and simplifies voting logistics.

The City Council approved a contract with Houston County to provide election services for city elections, consolidating polling locations and enabling use of the county’s electronic ballot machines.

Staff said combining city elections with the county’s services has reduced costs and simplified voting by allowing a single polling site rather than multiple locations. A council member moved to approve the contract; the motion was seconded and carried by voice vote.

What happens next: the county will administer the next city election under the terms described; staff did not provide a detailed cost breakdown in the available transcript.

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