Sec. 31.096. NONTRANSFERABLE FUNCTIONS. An election services contract may not change:

(1) the authority with whom applications of candidates for a place on a ballot are filed;

(2) the authority with whom documents are filed under Title 15; or

(3) the authority to serve as custodian of voted ballots or other election records, except that a contract with a political subdivision other than a city may provide that the county election officer will be the custodian of voted ballots.

Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 211, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1986.