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Paper or plastic?
Hays County, News
Exsar.Arguello on April 17, 2019
Paper or plastic?

County to consider hybrid voting machines

A statewide push for a paper trail at the ballot box has gained traction in Hays County as officials consider making the switch to a hybrid voting machine. 

Residents got a first look at how these hybrid machines work and operate during an April 11 League of Women Voters event. For citizens who attended the event, the technology was refreshing and easy to manage.

Hybrid voting machines are typically split into two separate stations. At the first station, ...

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