Hybrid voting machines with a paper trail might be on the horizon in Hays County, pending approval from commissioners.   

But before a decision is made to purchase the machines, the court will need to choose between two certified vendors.

Hart Intercivic and ES&S both presented their respective hybrid voting machines to county commissioners June 4. County leaders anticipate making a decision on which machine to possibly go with before a late August deadline.

Hybrid machines allow for voters t...