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TX Elec COde § 64.0321 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Election Code|Title 6 - Conduct of Elections|Chapter 64 - Voting Procedures|Subchapter B. Assisting Voter|Section 64.0321. Definition

Sec. 64.0321.  DEFINITION.  For purposes of this subchapter and Sections 85.035 and 86.010, assisting a voter includes the following conduct by a person other than the voter that occurs while the person is in the presence of the voter's ballot or carrier envelope:(1)  reading the ballot to the voter;(2)  directing the voter to read the ballot;(3)  marking the voter's ballot;  or(4)  directing the voter to mark the ballot.|Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 393, Sec. 4, eff. Sept. 1, 2003;  Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 640, Sec. 1, eff. June 20, 2003.|
TX Elec COde § 64.0322 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Election Code|Title 6 - Conduct of Elections|Chapter 64 - Voting Procedures|Subchapter B. Assisting Voter|Section 64.0322. Submission of Form by Assistant

Sec. 64.0322.  SUBMISSION OF FORM BY ASSISTANT.  (a)  A person, other than an election officer, who assists a voter in accordance with this chapter is required to complete a form stating:(1)  the name and address of the person assisting the voter;(2)  the relationship to the voter of the person assisting the voter; and(3)  whether the person assisting the voter received or accepted any form of compensation or other benefit from a candidate, campaign, or political committee.(b)  The secretary of state shall prescribe the form required by this section.  The form must be incorporated into the official carrier envelope if the voter is voting an early voting ballot by mail and receives assistance under Section 86.010, or must be submitted to an election officer at the time the voter casts a ballot if the voter is voting at a polling place or under Section 64.009.|Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., 2nd C.S., Ch. 1 (S.B. 1), Sec. 6.03, eff. December 2, 2021.|
TX Elec COde § 64.033 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Election Code|Title 6 - Conduct of Elections|Chapter 64 - Voting Procedures|Subchapter B. Assisting Voter|Section 64.033. Reading Ballot to Voter

Sec. 64.033.  READING BALLOT TO VOTER.  (a)  If a voter is assisted by election officers, one of them shall read the entire ballot to the voter unless the voter tells the officer that the voter desires to vote only on certain offices or measures.  In that case, the officer shall read those items on the ballot specified by the voter.(b)  If a voter is assisted by a person of the voter's choice, an election officer shall ask the voter being assisted whether the voter wants the entire ballot read to the voter. If so, the officer shall instruct the person assisting the voter to read the entire ballot to the voter.|Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 211, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1986.  Amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 864, Sec. 64, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.|
TX Elec COde § 64.034 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Election Code|Title 6 - Conduct of Elections|Chapter 64 - Voting Procedures|Subchapter B. Assisting Voter|Section 64.034. Oath

Sec. 64.034.  OATH.  A person, other than an election officer, selected to provide assistance to a voter must take the following oath, administered by an election officer at the polling place, before providing assistance:"I swear (or affirm) under penalty of perjury that the voter I am assisting represented to me they are eligible to receive assistance; I will not suggest, by word, sign, or gesture, how the voter should vote; I will confine my assistance to reading the ballot to the voter, directing the voter to read the ballot, marking the voter's ballot, or directing the voter to mark the ballot; I will prepare the voter's ballot as the voter directs; I did not pressure or coerce the voter into choosing me to provide assistance; I am not the voter's employer, an agent of the voter's employer, or an officer or agent of a labor union to which the voter belongs; I will not communicate information about how the voter has voted to another person; and I understand that if assistance is provided to a voter who is not eligible for assistance, the voter's ballot may not be counted."|Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 211, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1986.Amended by: Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 358 (H.B. 2475), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2013.Acts 2021, 87th Leg., 2nd C.S., Ch. 1 (S.B. 1), Sec. 6.04, eff. December 2, 2021.|
TX Elec COde § 64.035 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Election Code|Title 6 - Conduct of Elections|Chapter 64 - Voting Procedures|Subchapter B. Assisting Voter|Section 64.035. Depositing Ballot

Sec. 64.035.  DEPOSITING BALLOT.  After assistance has been provided in marking a ballot, the ballot shall be folded and deposited in the ballot box by the voter or, on the voter's request, by the person assisting the voter.|Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 211, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1986.|
TX Elec COde § 64.036 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Election Code|Title 6 - Conduct of Elections|Chapter 64 - Voting Procedures|Subchapter B. Assisting Voter|Section 64.036. Unlawful Assistance

Sec. 64.036.  UNLAWFUL ASSISTANCE.  (a)  A person commits an offense if the person knowingly:(1)  provides assistance to a voter who is not eligible for assistance;(2)  while assisting a voter prepares the voter's ballot in a way other than the way the voter directs or without direction from the voter;(3)  while assisting a voter suggests by word, sign, or gesture how the voter should vote;  or(4)  provides assistance to a voter who has not requested assistance or selected the person to assist the voter.(b)  A person commits an offense if the person knowingly assists a voter in violation of Section 64.032(c).(c)  An election officer commits an offense if the officer knowingly permits a person to provide assistance:(1)  to a voter who is not eligible for assistance;  or(2)  in violation of Section 64.032(c).(d)  An offense under this section is a Class A misdemeanor.|Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 211, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1986.  Amended by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 393, Sec. 5, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.|
TX Elec COde § 64.037 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Election Code|Title 6 - Conduct of Elections|Chapter 64 - Voting Procedures|Subchapter B. Assisting Voter|Section 64.037. Unauthorized Assistance Voids Ballot

Sec. 64.037.  UNAUTHORIZED ASSISTANCE VOIDS BALLOT.  If assistance is provided to a voter who is not eligible for assistance, the voter's ballot may not be counted.|Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 211, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1986.|
TX Elec COde § 65.001 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Election Code|Title 6 - Conduct of Elections|Chapter 65 - Counting Votes and Preparing Returns|Subchapter A. Counting Votes Generally|Section 65.001. Counting Officers

Sec. 65.001.  COUNTING OFFICERS.  At each polling place, the ballots shall be counted by one or more teams of election officers assigned by the presiding judge.  Each team must consist of two or more election officers.|Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 211, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1986.|
TX Elec COde § 65.002 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Election Code|Title 6 - Conduct of Elections|Chapter 65 - Counting Votes and Preparing Returns|Subchapter A. Counting Votes Generally|Section 65.002. Time for Counting

Sec. 65.002.  TIME FOR COUNTING.  (a)  Subject to Subsection (b), the presiding judge may direct the counting of ballots to occur at any time after the polls have been open for one hour.(b)  While the polls are open and until voting is concluded after the polls close, the ballot box for the deposit of voters' marked ballots may not be opened for the purpose of counting the ballots unless there are at least 10 ballots in the box.(c)  After the polls close or the last voter has voted, whichever is later, the counting of ballots shall be conducted continuously until all the ballots are counted.(d)  Repealed by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1235, Sec. 26(5), eff. September 1, 2009.|Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 211, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1986.Amended by: Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1235 (S.B. 1970), Sec. 26(5), eff. September 1, 2009.|
TX Elec COde § 65.003 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Election Code|Title 6 - Conduct of Elections|Chapter 65 - Counting Votes and Preparing Returns|Subchapter A. Counting Votes Generally|Section 65.003. Rotating Ballot Boxes No

Sec. 65.003.  ROTATING BALLOT BOXES NO. 1 AND NO. 2.  (a)  If the counting of the ballots is to begin before voting is concluded, ballot box no. 1 and ballot box no. 2 shall be used on a rotating basis at the polling place.(b)  When either ballot box no. 1 or no. 2 containing marked ballots is delivered to the election officers counting the ballots, the other box shall be immediately made available for the deposit of marked ballots.(c)  Before the ballot box is positioned for the receipt of marked ballots, an election officer shall examine it, remove its contents, and lock the box.|Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 211, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1986.|
TX Elec COde § 65.004 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Election Code|Title 6 - Conduct of Elections|Chapter 65 - Counting Votes and Preparing Returns|Subchapter A. Counting Votes Generally|Section 65.004. Tally Lists

Sec. 65.004.  TALLY LISTS.  Three original tally lists shall be maintained at the polling place to record the number of votes received for the candidates and for and against the measures voted on.|Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 211, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1986.|
TX Elec COde § 65.005 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Election Code|Title 6 - Conduct of Elections|Chapter 65 - Counting Votes and Preparing Returns|Subchapter A. Counting Votes Generally|Section 65.005. Tallying the Votes

Sec. 65.005.  TALLYING THE VOTES.  (a)  One member of the counting team shall examine each ballot and clearly announce the name of each candidate for whom a vote has been received or whether a vote has been received for or against a measure.  The other members of the counting team shall record the votes on the tally lists as they are announced.(b)  The counting team shall compare the tally lists periodically to determine whether discrepancies exist among them.  If a discrepancy is discovered, the ballots shall be recounted and the necessary corrections shall be made on the lists.(c)  On completing the count, each member of the counting team assigned to tally votes shall compute the total number of votes tallied on the list the member has kept and enter the totals on the tally list.  After verifying that the three lists are in agreement, each counting officer shall sign the list that the officer has kept.|Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 211, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1986.  Amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1078, Sec. 12, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.|
TX Elec COde § 65.006 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Election Code|Title 6 - Conduct of Elections|Chapter 65 - Counting Votes and Preparing Returns|Subchapter A. Counting Votes Generally|Section 65.006. Replacing Member of Counting Team

Sec. 65.006.  REPLACING MEMBER OF COUNTING TEAM.  (a)  A member of a counting team may not be replaced after vote tallying is begun unless each existing discrepancy among the three tally lists is corrected before the replacement is made.(b)  If a counting officer is replaced on a counting team after the tallying is begun, the officer to be replaced shall certify the accuracy of the list the officer has kept, as of the time of the replacement, by signing the list at that time.|Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 211, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1986.|
TX Elec COde § 65.008 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Election Code|Title 6 - Conduct of Elections|Chapter 65 - Counting Votes and Preparing Returns|Subchapter A. Counting Votes Generally|Section 65.008. Tallying Write-in Votes

Sec. 65.008.  TALLYING WRITE-IN VOTES.  (a)  In an election in which write-in voting is permitted, the name of a write-in candidate shall be entered on the tally list and votes for that candidate shall be tallied in the same manner as votes for a candidate whose name appears on the ballot.(b)  A write-in vote may not be counted if a sticker containing a candidate's name is affixed to the ballot by the voter.|Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 211, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1986.|
TX Elec COde § 65.009 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Election Code|Title 6 - Conduct of Elections|Chapter 65 - Counting Votes and Preparing Returns|Subchapter A. Counting Votes Generally|Section 65.009. Counting Irregularly Marked Ballot

Sec. 65.009.  COUNTING IRREGULARLY MARKED BALLOT.  (a)  Failure to mark a ballot in strict conformity with this code does not invalidate the ballot.(b)  Marking the ballot by marking through the names of candidates for whom or the statements beside the propositions for which the voter does not desire to vote does not invalidate the ballot.(c)  A vote on an office or measure shall be counted if the voter's intent is clearly ascertainable unless other law prohibits counting the vote.(d)  The intent of the voter in marking a ballot may be determined by:(1)  a distinguishing mark adjacent to the name of a candidate or political party or a voting choice associated with a proposition;(2)  an oval, box, or similar marking clearly drawn around the name of a candidate or political party or a voting choice associated with a proposition;(3)  a line drawn through:(A)  the names of all candidates in a manner that indicates a preference for the candidates not marked if the names of the candidates not marked do not exceed the number of persons that may be elected to that office;(B)  the name of each political party except one in a manner that clearly indicates a preference for the political party not marked;  or(C)  a voting choice associated with a proposition in a manner that clearly indicates a preference for the other voting choice associated with the proposition;  or(4)  any other evidence that clearly indicates the intent of the voter in choosing a candidate or political party or deciding on a proposition.|Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 211, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1986.  Amended by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1315, Sec. 33, eff. Jan. 1, 2004.|
TX Elec COde § 65.010 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Election Code|Title 6 - Conduct of Elections|Chapter 65 - Counting Votes and Preparing Returns|Subchapter A. Counting Votes Generally|Section 65.010. Ballots Not Counted

Sec. 65.010.  BALLOTS NOT COUNTED.  (a)  The following ballots may not be counted:(1)  a ballot that is not provided to the voter at the polling place;(2)  two or more ballots that are folded together in a manner indicating that they were folded together when deposited in the ballot box;(3)  a write-in envelope containing a write-in vote without an attached ballot;  (4)  a ballot that has not been deposited in the ballot box used for the deposit of marked ballots;  or(5)  a provisional ballot that is not accepted under Subchapter B.(b)  If a ballot is unnumbered or the signature of the presiding judge does not appear on the back of a ballot, the presiding judge shall examine it to determine whether the ballot is not to be counted under Subsection (a)(1).(c)  If a ballot is not counted, an election officer shall indicate on the back of the ballot the reason for not counting it.|Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 211, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1986.  Amended by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 728, Sec. 18, eff. Sept. 1, 1993;  Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1078, Sec. 13, eff. Sept. 1, 1997;  Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1315, Sec. 34, eff. Jan. 1, 2004.|
TX Elec COde § 65.011 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Election Code|Title 6 - Conduct of Elections|Chapter 65 - Counting Votes and Preparing Returns|Subchapter A. Counting Votes Generally|Section 65.011. Overvoting

Sec. 65.011.  OVERVOTING.  If a voter marks the ballot for more candidates for an office than the number of persons to be elected for that office, none of the votes may be counted for that office.|Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 211, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1986.  Amended by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 728, Sec. 19, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.Amended by: Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 404 (H.B. 25), Sec. 4, eff. September 1, 2020.|
TX Elec COde § 65.012 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Election Code|Title 6 - Conduct of Elections|Chapter 65 - Counting Votes and Preparing Returns|Subchapter A. Counting Votes Generally|Section 65.012. Depositing Ballot in Ballot Box No

Sec. 65.012.  DEPOSITING BALLOT IN BALLOT BOX NO. 3.  (a)  After a ballot is counted, it shall be deposited in ballot box no. 3.(b)  A voted ballot that is not counted shall also be deposited in ballot box no. 3.|Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 211, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1986.|
TX Elec COde § 65.013 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Election Code|Title 6 - Conduct of Elections|Chapter 65 - Counting Votes and Preparing Returns|Subchapter A. Counting Votes Generally|Section 65.013. Ballot Register

Sec. 65.013.  BALLOT REGISTER.  (a)  Each presiding judge shall prepare a ballot register as provided by this section.(b)  The register must state:(1)  the total number of ballots received for conducting voting at the polling place;(2)  the number of defectively printed ballots received;(3)  the number of ballots provided to voters as indicated by the number of voters on the poll list;(4)  the number of spoiled ballots returned by voters;  and(5)  the number of unused ballots that are not accounted for as defectively printed ballots.(c)  The ballot register shall be prepared as an original and one copy, and on completing the register, the presiding judge shall sign each one to certify its accuracy.|Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 211, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1986.|
TX Elec COde § 65.014 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Election Code|Title 6 - Conduct of Elections|Chapter 65 - Counting Votes and Preparing Returns|Subchapter A. Counting Votes Generally|Section 65.014. Preparing the Precinct Returns

Sec. 65.014.  PREPARING THE PRECINCT RETURNS.  (a)  On completion of the vote count, the presiding judge shall prepare the returns of the election for the precinct.(b)  The returns must state:(1)  the total number of voters who voted at the polling place as indicated by the poll list;  and(2)  the total number of votes counted for each candidate and for and against each measure.(c)  The returns shall be prepared as an original and three copies, and on completing the returns, the presiding judge shall sign each one to certify its accuracy.(d)  A presiding judge commits an offense if the judge knowingly fails:(1)  to include in the precinct returns the applicable information required by this code;  or(2)  to complete the returns in time for them to be delivered by the deadline prescribed by Section 66.053(c) for delivery of the precinct election records.(e)  An offense under Subsection (d) is a Class B misdemeanor.|Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 211, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1986.|
TX Elec COde § 65.015 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Election Code|Title 6 - Conduct of Elections|Chapter 65 - Counting Votes and Preparing Returns|Subchapter A. Counting Votes Generally|Section 65.015. Announcing Partial Results

Sec. 65.015.  ANNOUNCING PARTIAL RESULTS.  (a)  Subject to Subsection (b), after the polls close and the last voter has voted, the presiding judge may announce the status of the vote count from time to time.(b)  The local canvassing authority may require the announcements or prohibit them.(c)  The announcements shall be made at the entrance to the polling place.|Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 211, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1986.|
TX Elec COde § 65.016 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Election Code|Title 6 - Conduct of Elections|Chapter 65 - Counting Votes and Preparing Returns|Subchapter A. Counting Votes Generally|Section 65.016. Internet Posting of Election Results

Sec. 65.016.  INTERNET POSTING OF ELECTION RESULTS.  (a)  A county that holds or provides election services for an election and maintains an Internet website shall post on its public Internet website for an election of public officials or of a governmental entity authorized by law to impose a tax administered by the county:(1)  the results of each election;(2)  the total number of votes cast;(3)  the total number of votes cast for each candidate or for or against each measure;(4)  the total number of votes cast by personal appearance on election day;(5)  the total number of votes cast by personal appearance or mail during the early voting period; and(6)  the total number of counted and uncounted provisional ballots cast.(b)  A city or independent school district that holds an election and maintains an Internet website shall post on its public Internet website for the city or independent school district, as applicable:(1)  the results of each election;(2)  the total number of votes cast;(3)  the total number of votes cast for each candidate or for or against each measure;(4)  the total number of votes cast by personal appearance on election day;(5)  the total number of votes cast by personal appearance or mail during the early voting period; and(6)  the total number of counted and uncounted provisional ballots cast.(c)  The information described by Subsections (a) and (b) must be:(1)  posted as soon as practicable after the election; and(2)  accessible without having to make more than two selections or view more than two network locations after accessing the Internet website home page of the county, city, or district, as applicable.|Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 436 (S.B. 1116), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2021.|
TX Elec COde § 65.051 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Election Code|Title 6 - Conduct of Elections|Chapter 65 - Counting Votes and Preparing Returns|Subchapter B. Verification and Counting of Provisional Ballots|Section 65.051. Duty of Early Voting Ballot Board

Sec. 65.051.  DUTY OF EARLY VOTING BALLOT BOARD.  (a)  The early voting ballot board shall verify and count provisional ballots as provided by this subchapter not later than the ninth day after the date of an election.(a-1)  Notwithstanding Subsection (a), for an election held on the date of the general election for state and county officers, the early voting ballot board shall verify and count provisional ballots as provided by this subchapter not later than the 13th day after the date of the election.(b)  Except as provided by this subchapter, the conduct of the board is governed by the same procedures as are provided by Chapter 87.(c)  Repealed by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 84 , Sec. 31, eff. September 1, 2015.|Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1315, Sec. 35, eff. Jan. 1, 2004.Amended by: Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1318 (S.B. 100), Sec. 7, eff. September 1, 2011.Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 891 (H.B. 985), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2013.Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 84 (S.B. 1703), Sec. 5, eff. September 1, 2015.Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 84 (S.B. 1703), Sec. 31, eff. September 1, 2015.|
TX Elec COde § 65.052 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Election Code|Title 6 - Conduct of Elections|Chapter 65 - Counting Votes and Preparing Returns|Subchapter B. Verification and Counting of Provisional Ballots|Section 65.052. Duty of Voter Registrar

Sec. 65.052.  DUTY OF VOTER REGISTRAR.  The secretary of state shall prescribe procedures by which the voter registrar of the county in which a provisional ballot is cast shall provide assistance to the early voting ballot board in executing its authority under this subchapter.  In an election described by Section 65.051(a-1), the procedures must allow for 10 calendar days for the voter registrar to review a provisional voter's eligibility.|Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1315, Sec. 35, eff. Jan. 1, 2004.Amended by: Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 891 (H.B. 985), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2013.Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 711 (H.B. 3107), Sec. 43, eff. September 1, 2021.|
TX Elec COde § 65.053 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Election Code|Title 6 - Conduct of Elections|Chapter 65 - Counting Votes and Preparing Returns|Subchapter B. Verification and Counting of Provisional Ballots|Section 65.053. Delivery of Provisional Ballots

Sec. 65.053.  DELIVERY OF PROVISIONAL BALLOTS.  The presiding judge of an election precinct shall deliver in person to the general custodian of election records the box containing each envelope containing a provisional ballot that was cast in the precinct.  The secretary of state shall prescribe procedures by which the early voting ballot board may have access to the provisional ballots as necessary to implement this subchapter.|Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1315, Sec. 35, eff. Jan. 1, 2004.|