Elections staff seeks approval to upgrade check-in tablets after state changes; funds requested from Chapter 19 allocation

Jul 13, 2026

Elections staff reported buying three check-in tablets for a newly designated polling location and asked permission to upgrade remaining devices using Chapter 19 election funds so all devices are compatible with vendor software changes.

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The Howard County Elections office told the Commissioners Court it purchased three check-in tablets for a newly designated polling location and requested permission to use Chapter 19 election funds to upgrade the remaining units so they are compatible with the vendor's updated software.

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