Relating to the combination of certain election precincts.

Contracts

• Government Vendors: If your Master Service Agreement (MSA) prices services or equipment rentals on a "per precinct" basis, you face immediate revenue erosion. You must renegotiate contracts to utilize "per voter," "per device," or "flat fee" pricing models before the 2026 cycle.
• Facility Hosts: Review your Polling Place Agreements. Standard county leases often lack density caps. You must amend agreements to specify maximum occupancy limits to align with your building's fire code and insurance thresholds, as consolidated precincts may double or triple foot traffic.

Hiring/Training

• General Employers (HR): Consolidated precincts inevitably lead to longer lines at fewer locations. Update your "Time Off to Vote" policies (Texas Election Code § 276.004) to anticipate longer employee absences on Election Day.
• Facility Managers: If hosting a consolidated precinct, increase scheduled security and janitorial staff for Election Day to handle higher density.

Reporting & Record-Keeping

• Liability Documentation: Facility owners must document ADA compliance and parking capacity rigorously. With higher voter volume, the risk of slip-and-fall claims or accessibility lawsuits increases. Ensure the County’s Certificate of Insurance (COI) acknowledges the facility as a "Consolidated Precinct."

Fees & Costs

• Vendor Revenue: Anticipate a reduction in orders for precinct-specific kits (signage, supply boxes) and temporary staffing requests.
• Facility Overhead: Expect increased utility and maintenance costs for hosting sites due to higher throughput.