Sec. 173.007. LIMITING STATE COMPENSATION FOR POLLING PLACES. (a) The secretary of state may limit the number of primary election polling places for which operating expenses are payable with state funds. (b) Rules adopted under this section must provide for state compensation for a sufficient number of polling places in each county to adequately serve its voters, taking into account the area, geographic features, estimated voter turnout, and other relevant factors, but in no case may state compensation be limited to fewer than one polling place for each commissioners precinct. (c) Rules adopted under this section do not limit a political party's authority under this code to consolidate election precincts for a primary election.
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