Chapter 19
Whether an item is payable or non-payable with Chapter 19 funds, the determination is made on a case-by-case basis, in accordance with §§81.11- 81.29 of the Texas Administrative Code (a/k/a The Chapter 19 Rules) and whether or not the funds are available. Listed below are some items/services which this office has determined are payable and non-payable with Chapter 19 funds:
PAYABLE |
NON-PAYABLE |
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Computer equipment - hardware & software, upgrades – 1 TAC §81.26 |
Promotional items - cups, coffee mugs, ink pens, coin purses, t-shirts, rulers, frisbees, drink coolers, windshield shades, etc. – 1 TAC §81.25 |
Computer training for duties relating to voter registration – 1TAC §81.26 |
Office furniture – 1 TAC §81.14 |
Electronic office equipment - typewriters, fax machines, adding machines, optical imaging systems, electronic retriever file systems, electronic poll books @ 50%, copiers – 1 TAC §81.27 |
Office supplies – 1 TAC §81.14 |
Temporary Employees – 1 TAC §81.22 |
Normal postage – 1 TAC §81.14 |
Travel to seminar exclusively related to Voter Registrar or a percentage for seminars addressing Voter Registrar issues – 1 TAC §81.23 |
Equipment leases – 1 TAC §81.14 |
NVRA Expenses – printing and mailing of confirmation notices – 1 TAC §81.28 |
Repairs and/or maintenance of equipment – 1 TAC §81.14 |
Membership Dues to Associations – 1 TAC §81.24 |
Telephone lines not dedicated to a computer modem – 1 TAC §81.14 |
Association Publications - newsletters, newspapers with Voter Registration Related issues – 1 TAC §81.25 |
Paper Shredders – 1 TAC §81.14 |
Voter Registration Drives - rental of space and supplies – 1 TAC §81.12 |
Any food or drinks other than for a trip – 1 TAC §81.23 |
Deputy Voter Registrar Supplies – 1 TAC §81.14 |
Texas Election Code – 1 TAC §81.12 |
Voter Registration Advertising in Newspapers, High School Football Programs, Television and Newspaper Ads - 1 TAC §81.25 |
Alcoholic Beverages, gratuities and tips – 1 TAC §81.23 |
Services relating to VRs – companies providing computer update services, etc. – 1 TAC §81.28 |
Printing of voter registration cards – 1 TAC §81.14 |
TVRS User Fees – 1 TAC §81.26 |
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Telephone on-line services; internet service – 1 TAC §81.26 |
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