TITLE: Relating to the appointment of poll watchers.

SUMMARY: Relating to the appointment of poll watchers.

FULL TEXT:
AN ACT relating to the appointment of poll watchers. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: SECTION 1. Section 33.005(a), Election Code, is amended to read as follows: (a) In an election on a measure, watchers may be appointed by:(1) the campaign treasurer or an assistant campaign treasurer of a specific-purpose political committee that supports or opposes the measure;or (2) a county or state party chair.SECTION 2. Section 33.006, Election Code, is amended by adding Subsection (d) to read as follows: (d) A certificate of appointment may be completed electronically, including the signature of the appointing authority. SECTION 3. This Act takes effect September 1, 2021.