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TX Elec COde § 13.078 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Election Code|Title 2 - Voter Qualifications and Registration|Chapter 13 - Application for Registration; Initial Registration|Subchapter C. Action on Application by Registrar|Section 13.078. Notice of Hearing

Sec. 13.078.  NOTICE OF HEARING.  (a)  The registrar shall deliver to a challenged applicant written notice of the date, hour, and place set for the hearing on the challenge not later than the second day after the date the hearing request is filed or made.(b)  This section does not apply to a hearing conducted under Section 13.077(d).|Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 211, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1986.|
TX Elec COde § 13.079 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Election Code|Title 2 - Voter Qualifications and Registration|Chapter 13 - Application for Registration; Initial Registration|Subchapter C. Action on Application by Registrar|Section 13.079. Determination of Challenge

Sec. 13.079.  DETERMINATION OF CHALLENGE.  (a)  After hearing and considering the evidence or argument, the registrar shall promptly determine the challenge and issue a decision in writing.(b)  If the registrar determines that the applicant is eligible for registration or that the manner of submission of the application was authorized, the registrar shall approve the application.(c)  If the registrar determines that the applicant is not eligible for registration or that the manner of submission of the application was unauthorized, the registrar shall reject the application.(d)  The registrar shall retain a copy of the decision on file with the applicant's registration application and shall deliver a copy to the applicant.|Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 211, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1986.|
TX Elec COde § 13.080 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Election Code|Title 2 - Voter Qualifications and Registration|Chapter 13 - Application for Registration; Initial Registration|Subchapter C. Action on Application by Registrar|Section 13.080. Recording Rejection

Sec. 13.080.  RECORDING REJECTION.  On rejection of an applicant's registration application, the registrar shall enter the date of and reason for the rejection on the application.|Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 211, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1986.|
TX Elec COde § 13.101 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Election Code|Title 2 - Voter Qualifications and Registration|Chapter 13 - Application for Registration; Initial Registration|Subchapter D. Application Files|Section 13.101. Active Application File

Sec. 13.101.  ACTIVE APPLICATION FILE.  (a)  The registrar shall maintain a file containing the approved registration applications of the registered voters of the county.(b)  The registrar shall maintain the file in alphabetical order by voter name on a countywide basis.  However, the registrar may maintain the file in numerical order by registration number if the registrar regularly maintains a list of registered voters in alphabetical order by voter name on a countywide basis.(c)  Each application shall be retained on file during the time the registration is effective.|Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 211, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1986.|
TX Elec COde § 13.102 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Election Code|Title 2 - Voter Qualifications and Registration|Chapter 13 - Application for Registration; Initial Registration|Subchapter D. Application Files|Section 13.102. Inactive Application File

Sec. 13.102.  INACTIVE APPLICATION FILE.  (a)  The registrar shall maintain a file containing the rejected applications of applicants for registration.(b)  The registrar shall maintain a file, separate from the file maintained under Subsection (a), containing the applications of the voters whose registrations have been canceled.(c)  The registrar shall maintain each file in alphabetical order by applicant or voter name on a countywide basis.(d)  Each application shall be retained on file for two years after the date of rejection or cancellation.|Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 211, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1986.|
TX Elec COde § 13.103 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Election Code|Title 2 - Voter Qualifications and Registration|Chapter 13 - Application for Registration; Initial Registration|Subchapter D. Application Files|Section 13.103. Place for Keeping Files; Security

Sec. 13.103.  PLACE FOR KEEPING FILES;  SECURITY.  (a)  The registration application files maintained under this subchapter shall be kept in the registrar's office at all times in a place and manner ensuring their security.(b)  Applications may be removed from the registrar's office temporarily, in a manner ensuring their security, for use in preparing registration certificates, lists of registered voters, and other registration documents by electronic data-processing methods.|Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 211, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1986.|
TX Elec COde § 13.104 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Election Code|Title 2 - Voter Qualifications and Registration|Chapter 13 - Application for Registration; Initial Registration|Subchapter D. Application Files|Section 13.104. Optional Storage Method

Sec. 13.104.  OPTIONAL STORAGE METHOD.  (a)  Instead of keeping the original registration applications and supporting documentation as required by this title, the registrar may record the applications and documentation on an optical disk or other computer storage medium approved by the secretary of state.(b)  The storage medium must allow for the creation of a copy of an application or supporting documentation.(c)  The secretary of state shall prescribe any procedures necessary to implement this section.|Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 797, Sec. 5, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.|
TX Elec COde § 13.121 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Election Code|Title 2 - Voter Qualifications and Registration|Chapter 13 - Application for Registration; Initial Registration|Subchapter E. Official Application Forms|Section 13.121. Official Form for Registration by Mail

Sec. 13.121.  OFFICIAL FORM FOR REGISTRATION BY MAIL.  (a)  The officially prescribed application form for registration by mail must be in the form of a business reply postcard, unless another form or system is used under Subsection (b), with postage paid by the state. The secretary of state shall design the form to enhance the legibility of its contents.(b)  The secretary of state shall obtain a permit from the United States Postal Service for use of the postage-paid application form and shall arrange for payment of the postal charges with warrants issued by the comptroller of public accounts.  The secretary may use any other form or system made available by the United States Postal Service if the form or system is less costly than the business reply system.(c)  The secretary of state shall have the official application forms for registration by mail printed and shall furnish the forms without charge to each registrar in a quantity the secretary determines sufficient for the proper conduct of voter registration.(d)  The secretary of state shall prescribe the procedures necessary to implement this section.|Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 211, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1986.  Amended by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 472, Sec. 3, eff. Sept. 1, 1987;  Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1315, Sec. 2, eff. Jan. 1, 2004.|
TX Elec COde § 13.141 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Election Code|Title 2 - Voter Qualifications and Registration|Chapter 13 - Application for Registration; Initial Registration|Subchapter F. Initial Registration|Section 13.141. Registration Number

Sec. 13.141.  REGISTRATION NUMBER.  The secretary of state shall prescribe a uniform system for assigning voter registration numbers. |Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 211, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1986.Amended by: Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 1105 (H.B. 2280), Sec. 2, eff. January 1, 2006.|
TX Elec COde § 13.142 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Election Code|Title 2 - Voter Qualifications and Registration|Chapter 13 - Application for Registration; Initial Registration|Subchapter F. Initial Registration|Section 13.142. Initial Registration Certificate

Sec. 13.142.  INITIAL REGISTRATION CERTIFICATE.  (a)  After approval of a registration application, the registrar shall:(1)  prepare a voter registration certificate and issue the original certificate to the applicant; and(2)  enter the applicant's county election precinct number and registration number on the applicant's registration application.(b)  In this code, "initial certificate" means a registration certificate issued under this section.(c)  An initial certificate takes effect on the effective date of the registration and expires the following January 1 of an even-numbered year.|Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 211, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1986.  Amended by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 436, Sec. 10, eff. Sept. 1, 1989;  Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 472, Sec. 53, eff. Sept. 1, 1989.Amended by: Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 711 (H.B. 3107), Sec. 13, eff. September 1, 2021.|
TX Elec COde § 13.143 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Election Code|Title 2 - Voter Qualifications and Registration|Chapter 13 - Application for Registration; Initial Registration|Subchapter F. Initial Registration|Section 13.143. Effective Date of Registration; Period of Effectiveness

Sec. 13.143.  EFFECTIVE DATE OF REGISTRATION;  PERIOD OF EFFECTIVENESS.  (a)  Except as provided by Subsections (b) and (e), if an applicant's registration application is approved, the registration becomes effective on the 30th day after the date the application is submitted to the registrar or on the date the applicant becomes 18 years of age, whichever is later.(b)  A registration is effective for purposes of early voting if it will be effective on election day.(c)  A registration is effective until canceled under this code.(d)  For purposes of determining the effective date of a registration, an application submitted by:(1)  mail is considered to be submitted to the registrar on the date it is placed with postage prepaid and properly addressed in the United States mail; or(2)  telephonic facsimile machine is considered to be submitted to the registrar on the date the transmission is received by the registrar, subject to Subsection (d-2).(d-1)  The date indicated by the post office cancellation mark is considered to be the date the application was placed in the mail unless proven otherwise.(d-2)  For a registration application submitted by telephonic facsimile machine to be effective, a copy of the original registration application containing the voter's original signature must be submitted by personal delivery or mail and be received by the registrar not later than the fourth business day after the transmission by telephonic facsimile machine is received.(e)  If the 30th day before the date of an election is a Saturday, Sunday, or legal state or national holiday, an application is considered to be timely if it is submitted to the registrar on or before the next regular business day.|Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 211, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1986.  Amended by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 416, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1989;  Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 203, Sec. 2.31;  Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 554, Sec. 2, eff. Sept. 1, 1991;  Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 916, Sec. 6, eff. Sept. 1, 1993;  Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 454, Sec. 4, eff. Sept. 1, 1997;  Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1349, Sec. 5, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.Amended by: Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1178 (S.B. 910), Sec. 3, eff. September 1, 2013.Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 711 (H.B. 3107), Sec. 14, eff. September 1, 2021.|
TX Elec COde § 13.144 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Election Code|Title 2 - Voter Qualifications and Registration|Chapter 13 - Application for Registration; Initial Registration|Subchapter F. Initial Registration|Section 13.144. Delivery of Initial Certificate to Voter

Sec. 13.144.  DELIVERY OF INITIAL CERTIFICATE TO VOTER.  (a)  Not later than the 30th day after the date the registrar receives the application, the registrar shall deliver the original of an initial certificate:(1)  in person to the applicant or the applicant's agent appointed under Section 13.003; or(2)  by mail to the applicant.(b)  If delivery is by mail, the registrar shall send the certificate to the mailing address on the applicant's registration application.(c)  Repealed by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 844, Sec. 4, eff. September 1, 2007.|Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 211, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1986.Amended by: Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 844 (H.B. 1044), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2007.Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 844 (H.B. 1044), Sec. 4, eff. September 1, 2007.|
TX Elec COde § 13.145 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Election Code|Title 2 - Voter Qualifications and Registration|Chapter 13 - Application for Registration; Initial Registration|Subchapter F. Initial Registration|Section 13.145. Unlawful Delivery of Certificate

Sec. 13.145.  UNLAWFUL DELIVERY OF CERTIFICATE.  (a)  A voter registrar commits an offense if the registrar knowingly delivers a registration certificate to a person other than the applicant or the applicant's agent appointed under Section 13.003.(b)  An offense under this section is a felony of the third degree.|Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 211, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1986.|
TX Elec COde § 13.146 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Election Code|Title 2 - Voter Qualifications and Registration|Chapter 13 - Application for Registration; Initial Registration|Subchapter F. Initial Registration|Section 13.146. Confirmation Notice on Return of Initial Certificate

Sec. 13.146.  CONFIRMATION NOTICE ON RETURN OF INITIAL CERTIFICATE.  (a)  If an initial certificate delivered to the applicant by mail is returned to the registrar undelivered, the registrar shall promptly deliver to the applicant a confirmation notice in accordance with Section 15.051.(b)  If the applicant fails to submit a response to the registrar in accordance with Section 15.053, the registrar shall enter the applicant's name on the suspense list.|Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 797, Sec. 7, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.  Amended by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 62, Sec. 5.01, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.|
TX Elec COde § 14.001 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Election Code|Title 2 - Voter Qualifications and Registration|Chapter 14 - Renewal of Registration|Subchapter A. Issuance of Renewal Certificate|Section 14.001. Renewal Registration Certificate

Sec. 14.001.  RENEWAL REGISTRATION CERTIFICATE.  (a)  On or after November 15 but before December 6 of each odd-numbered year, the registrar shall issue a voter registration certificate to each voter in the county whose registration is effective on the preceding November 14 and whose name does not appear on the suspense list.(b)  In this code, "renewal certificate" means a registration certificate issued under this section.(c)  A renewal certificate is valid for two years beginning on January 1 following its issuance.(d)  At the time the registrar issues an initial certificate for a voter whose registration will be effective after November 14 of an odd-numbered year and before January 1 of the following year, the registrar shall also issue the voter a renewal certificate.|Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 211, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1986.  Amended by Acts 1986, 69th Leg., 3rd C.S., ch. 14, Sec. 3, eff. Sept. 1, 1987;  Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 436, Sec. 11, eff. Sept. 1, 1989;  Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 472, Sec. 54, eff. Sept. 1, 1989;  Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 797, Sec. 8, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.|
TX Elec COde § 14.002 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Election Code|Title 2 - Voter Qualifications and Registration|Chapter 14 - Renewal of Registration|Subchapter A. Issuance of Renewal Certificate|Section 14.002. Delivery of Renewal Certificate to Voter

Sec. 14.002.  DELIVERY OF RENEWAL CERTIFICATE TO VOTER.  (a)  Except as provided by Subsection (d), the registrar shall deliver a voter's renewal certificate by mail to the mailing address on the voter's registration application.(b)  The certificate, if mailed without an envelope, or the envelope containing the certificate must contain an instruction to the postal authorities not to forward it to any other address and to return it to the registrar if the addressee is no longer at the address to which the certificate was mailed.(c)  The registrar may not mail the certificate in the same envelope with a tax statement.(d)  The registrar shall deliver a renewal certificate issued under Section 14.001(d) with the voter's initial certificate.|Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 211, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1986.|
TX Elec COde § 14.021 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Election Code|Title 2 - Voter Qualifications and Registration|Chapter 14 - Renewal of Registration|Subchapter B. Return of Renewal Certificate|Section 14.021. Disposition of Returned Renewal Certificate

Sec. 14.021.  DISPOSITION OF RETURNED RENEWAL CERTIFICATE.  On the return to the registrar of an undelivered renewal certificate that was mailed to a voter, the registrar shall file the certificate with the voter's registration application and, not later than January 2 following the mailing of certificates, enter the voter's name on the suspense list.|Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 211, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1986.  Renumbered from Election Code Sec. 14.022 and amended by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 797, Sec. 9, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.|
TX Elec COde § 14.022 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Election Code|Title 2 - Voter Qualifications and Registration|Chapter 14 - Renewal of Registration|Subchapter B. Return of Renewal Certificate|Section 14.022. Erroneous Return of Renewal Certificate

Sec. 14.022.  ERRONEOUS RETURN OF RENEWAL CERTIFICATE.  If the registrar determines that a voter's renewal certificate was returned undelivered solely because of postal service error, address reclassification, or the registrar's clerical error, the registrar shall delete the voter's name from the suspense list, make any other appropriate corrections in the registration records, and deliver the certificate to the voter.|Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 211, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1986.  Renumbered from Election Code Sec. 14.023 and amended by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 797, Sec. 9, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.|
TX Elec COde § 14.023 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Election Code|Title 2 - Voter Qualifications and Registration|Chapter 14 - Renewal of Registration|Subchapter B. Return of Renewal Certificate|Section 14.023. Confirmation Notice After Return of Renewal Certificate

Sec. 14.023.  CONFIRMATION NOTICE AFTER RETURN OF RENEWAL CERTIFICATE.  (a)  After January 1 but not later than March 1 of each even-numbered year, the registrar shall deliver a confirmation notice in accordance with Section 15.051 to each voter whose name appears on the suspense list under this subchapter.(b)  If the voter fails to submit a response to the registrar in accordance with Section 15.053, the voter's name remains on the suspense list.|Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 797, Sec. 9, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.  Amended by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 62, Sec. 5.02, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.|
TX Elec COde § 15.001 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Election Code|Title 2 - Voter Qualifications and Registration|Chapter 15 - General Administration of Registration|Subchapter A. Form and Contents of Registration Certificate; Replacement of Certificate|Section 15.001. Required Contents

Sec. 15.001.  REQUIRED CONTENTS.  (a)  Each voter registration certificate issued must contain:(1)  the voter's name in the form indicated by the voter, subject to applicable requirements prescribed by Section 13.002 and by rule of the secretary of state;(2)  the voter's residence address or, if the residence has no address, the address at which the voter receives mail and a concise description of the location of the voter's residence;(3)  the year of the voter's birth;(4)  the number of the county election precinct in which the voter resides;(5)  the voter's effective date of registration if an initial certificate;(6)  the voter's registration number;(7)  an indication of the period for which the certificate is issued;(8)  a statement explaining the circumstances under which the voter will receive a new certificate;(9)  a space for stamping the voter's political party affiliation;(10)  a statement that voting with the certificate by a person other than the person in whose name the certificate is issued is a felony;(11)  a space for the voter's signature;(12)  a statement that the voter must sign the certificate personally, if able to sign, immediately on receipt;(13)  a space for the voter to correct the information on the certificate followed by a signature line;(14)  the statement: "If any information on this certificate changes or is incorrect, correct the information in the space provided, sign below, and return this certificate to the voter registrar.";(15)  the registrar's mailing address and telephone number; and(16)  the jurisdictional or distinguishing number for the following territorial units in which the voter resides, as determined by the voter registrar:(A)  congressional district;(B)  state senatorial district;(C)  state representative district;(D)  commissioners precinct;(E)  justice precinct;(F)  city election precinct; and(G)  school district election precinct.(b)  A certificate may not contain:(1)  the voter's telephone number;(2)  the voter's social security number;  or(3)  except as provided by Section 15.002, any other information not specified by Subsection (a).(c)  A certificate issued to a voter who meets the certification requirements of Section 13.002(i) must contain an indication that the voter is exempt from the requirement to present identification other than the registration certificate before being accepted for voting.|Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 211, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1986.  Amended by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 436, Sec. 5, eff. Sept. 1, 1987;  Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 390, Sec. 2, eff. Sept. 1, 1995;  Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 797, Sec. 10, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.Amended by: Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 532 (S.B. 932), Sec. 1, eff. June 16, 2007.Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 123 (S.B. 14), Sec. 2, eff. January 1, 2012.Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 711 (H.B. 3107), Sec. 15, eff. September 1, 2021.|
TX Elec COde § 15.002 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Election Code|Title 2 - Voter Qualifications and Registration|Chapter 15 - General Administration of Registration|Subchapter A. Form and Contents of Registration Certificate; Replacement of Certificate|Section 15.002. Optional Contents

Sec. 15.002.  OPTIONAL CONTENTS.  (a)  A voter registration certificate may contain an explanation of the voter's rights or duties under this code, including:(1)  the procedure by which the voter will receive a renewal certificate;(2)  the necessity of notifying the registrar if the voter changes residence;(3)  the necessity of applying for a new registration if the voter changes residence to another county;(4)  the period during which the voter may vote a limited ballot after changing residence to another county;(5)  the procedure for voting without a certificate;  and(6)  the procedure for obtaining a replacement for a lost or destroyed certificate.(b)  An explanation authorized by Subsection (a) may appear on a separate sheet accompanying the certificate when it is delivered.(c)  In addition to the territorial units required to be listed on a voter registration certificate under Section 15.001(a)(16), a certificate may contain up to seven jurisdictional or distinguishing numbers for any other territorial units in which the voter resides.(d)  A voter registration certificate may contain the voter's sex.|Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 211, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1986.  Amended by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 916, Sec. 8, eff. Sept. 1, 1993;  Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 797, Sec. 11, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.Amended by: Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 532 (S.B. 932), Sec. 2, eff. June 16, 2007.|
TX Elec COde § 15.003 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Election Code|Title 2 - Voter Qualifications and Registration|Chapter 15 - General Administration of Registration|Subchapter A. Form and Contents of Registration Certificate; Replacement of Certificate|Section 15.003. Signing Certificate by Voter

Sec. 15.003.  SIGNING CERTIFICATE BY VOTER.  (a)  On receipt of a voter registration certificate issued under this title, the person to whom the certificate is issued must personally sign it in the appropriate space.(b)  This section does not apply to a person who cannot sign the certificate because of a physical disability or illiteracy.|Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 211, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1986.|