Section 31.009 - Distribution of Certain Funds(a) If federal funds are made available to assist the state in the administration of elections, including assistance for the phasing out or prohibition of the use of punch-card ballot voting systems in this state, or state funds are made available to reimburse political subdivisions for expenses incurred in conducting a special election that is held statewide, the secretary of state shall administer and distribute the funds as appropriate to most effectively facilitate the purposes for which the funds are made available.(b) The secretary of state shall prescribe any necessary rules and take any appropriate action to implement this section.Amended by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1182, Sec. 1(a), eff. 6/15/2007.Amended by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1182, Sec. 1(b), eff. 6/15/2007.Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 537, Sec. 1, eff. 6/11/2001.