Harris County made changes prior to the start of early voting for its voting machines to print paper records, officials said.

In a nutshell

At the end of 2020, the county upgraded to its new voting machine, the Verity Duo, said Rosio Torres-Segura, communications administrator for the Harris County Clerk's Office.

The Verity Duo combines digital and print capabilities, and was developed by Hart InterCivic, Torres-Segura said in a statement.

The machines now produce a paper record for a ballot to be printed on one sheet.

How it works

The clerk's office has made a video showing how to use its machines in four languages: English, Spanish, Vietnamese and Mandarin.

After choosing a language, voters:

1. Make their choices on the touchscreen display.
2. Review the page, allowing them to double check their choices.
3. Print the ballot.
4. Insert the ballot into a scanning device.

What’s next?

Election Day is Nov. 5, but voters can cast their ballots early through Nov. 1.

Harris County residents can vote at any polling location during early voting or on Election Day. Click here to see a list of voting centers.

Visit www.communityimpact.com/voter-guide for more information about local candidates and propositions on the ballot.