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2023 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.
2023 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 15.004. Replacement Certificate

Sec. 15.004.  REPLACEMENT CERTIFICATE.  (a)  A voter whose registration certificate is lost or destroyed may obtain a replacement certificate by:
(1)  delivering a written or electronic notice of the loss or destruction to the registrar; or
(2)  telephoning the registrar to request a replacement.
(b)  A replacement certificate requested electronically under Subsection (a)(1) or by telephone under Subsection (a)(2) may be sent only to the mailing address on the voter's registration records.
(c)  Subject to Subsection (b), not later than the 30th day after the date the registrar receives the notice or request, the registrar shall deliver to the voter a replacement certificate containing:
(1)  the registration number and other information on the lost or destroyed certificate; and
(2)  a notation that the certificate is a replacement.
(d)  The registrar shall retain a written or electronic notice submitted under Subsection (a)(1) on file with the voter's registration application. If the voter requests a replacement registration certificate by telephone under Subsection (a)(2), the registrar shall make a written record of the request and keep the record on file with the voter's registration application.
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. 2, eff. September 1, 2007.
Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 349 (H.B. 2263), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2013.
2023 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 15.005. Notice of Identification Requirements

Sec. 15.005.  NOTICE OF IDENTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS.  (a)  The voter registrar of each county shall provide notice of the identification requirements for voting prescribed by Chapter 63 and a detailed description of those requirements with each voter registration certificate issued under Section 13.142 or renewal registration certificate issued under Section 14.001.
(b)  The secretary of state shall prescribe the wording of the notice to be included on the certificate under this section.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 123 (S.B. 14), Sec. 3, eff. September 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Election Code › Title 2 - Voter Qualifications and Registration › Chapter 15 - General Administration of Registration › Subchapter B. Correction of Registration Information › Section 15.021. Notice of Change in Registration Information by Voter

Sec. 15.021.  NOTICE OF CHANGE IN REGISTRATION INFORMATION BY VOTER.  (a)  If a voter discovers incorrect information on the voter's registration certificate or if any of the information becomes incorrect because of a change in circumstances, the voter shall promptly submit to the registrar a written, signed notice of the incorrect information and the corresponding correction.
(b)  Except as provided by Subsection (d), the voter shall use the registration certificate or a registration application form as the notice, indicating the correct information in the appropriate space on the certificate or application form unless the voter does not have possession of the certificate or an application form at the time of giving the notice.
(c)  The registrar shall retain the notice on file with the voter's registration application.  If the correction is a change of the voter's name, the registrar shall file the application under the new name.
(d)  A voter may correct information under this section by digital transmission of the information under a program administered by the secretary of state and the Department of Information Resources.
(d-1)  If the notice indicates that a voter no longer resides in the county in which the voter is registered, the registrar shall forward the notice and the voter's application for registration to the registrar of the county in which the voter resides.  The registrars shall coordinate to ensure that the voter's existing registration is canceled immediately after the voter is registered in the county in which the voter resides in accordance with Subsection (d-2).
(d-2)  A registrar who receives a voter's notice and application from another registrar under Subsection (d-1) shall treat it as an original application for registration under Section 13.002, and shall register the voter if the voter resides in the county and is otherwise eligible under Section 13.001.
(e)  The secretary of state shall adopt rules to:
(1)  approve technologies for submitting changes of registration information by digital transmission under this section; and
(2)  prescribe additional procedures as necessary to implement a system for the digital transmission of changes in registration information.
Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 211, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1986.  Amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 454, Sec. 5, eff. Sept. 1, 1997;  Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 62, Sec. 5.03, eff. Sept. 1, 1999;  Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1178, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 2002.
Amended by:
Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 1105 (H.B. 2280), Sec. 3, eff. January 1, 2006.
Acts 2021, 87th Leg., 2nd C.S., Ch. 1 (S.B. 1), Sec. 2.03, eff. December 2, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Election Code › Title 2 - Voter Qualifications and Registration › Chapter 15 - General Administration of Registration › Subchapter B. Correction of Registration Information › Section 15.0215. Omission of Address for Federal or State Judge, Federal Official, and Family Member

Sec. 15.0215.  OMISSION OF ADDRESS FOR FEDERAL OR STATE JUDGE, FEDERAL OFFICIAL, AND FAMILY MEMBER.  (a)  In this section, "family member" has the meaning assigned by Section 31.006, Finance Code.
(b)  On receiving notice from the Office of Court Administration of the Texas Judicial System of the person's qualification for office as a federal judge, including a federal bankruptcy judge, a marshal of the United States Marshals Service, a United States attorney, or a state judge and of the names of the judge's or federal official's family members, if applicable, the registrar of the county in which the judge resides shall:
(1)  omit from the registration list the residence address of the judge or official and any family members of the judge or official; and
(2)  prepare a memorandum of the notice, indicating the substance and date of the notification, and retain the memorandum on file with the application.
(c)  A registered district voter who wishes to verify that an elected judge whose personal identifying information is confidential under Section 552.1175, Government Code, resides in the district may request in writing that the registrar certify the judge lives in the district.  The registrar shall exercise due diligence in determining the residence of the judge and respond to the voter in writing not later than the 10th business day after the date the request is received on whether the judge resides in the district.  The registrar may not release the address of the judge.  The registrar is not required to certify the residence of the same judge more than once in a calendar year, but must provide copies of the certification to subsequent requestors.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 594 (H.B. 41), Sec. 3, eff. September 1, 2007.
Amended by:
Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 465 (S.B. 281), Sec. 3, eff. September 1, 2009.
Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 190 (S.B. 42), Sec. 22, eff. September 1, 2017.
Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1146 (H.B. 2910), Sec. 3, eff. September 1, 2019.
Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1146 (H.B. 2910), Sec. 10, eff. September 1, 2019.
Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 383 (S.B. 1134), Sec. 4, eff. September 1, 2021.
Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 383 (S.B. 1134), Sec. 5, eff. September 1, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Election Code › Title 2 - Voter Qualifications and Registration › Chapter 15 - General Administration of Registration › Subchapter B. Correction of Registration Information › Section 15.022. Correction of Registration Records

Sec. 15.022.  CORRECTION OF REGISTRATION RECORDS.  (a)  The registrar shall make the appropriate corrections in the registration records, including, if necessary, deleting a voter's name from the suspense list:
(1)  after receipt of a notice of a change in registration information under Section 15.021;
(2)  after receipt of a voter's reply to a notice of investigation given under Section 16.033;
(3)  after receipt of any affidavits executed under Section 63.006, following an election;
(4)  after receipt of a voter's statement of residence executed under Section 63.0011;
(5)  before the effective date of the abolishment of a county election precinct or a change in its boundary;
(6)  after receipt of United States Postal Service information indicating an address reclassification;
(7)  after receipt of a voter's response under Section 15.053;
(8)  after receipt of a registration application or change of address under Chapter 20; or
(9)  after notification of a data entry error of which the voter registrar is made aware under Section 63.0051.
(b)  At least monthly, the registrar shall request from the United States Postal Service any available information indicating address reclassifications affecting the registered voters of the county.
Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 211, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1986.  Amended by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 54, Sec. 12(b), eff. Sept. 1, 1987;  Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 916, Sec. 9, eff. Sept. 1, 1993;  Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 797, Sec. 12, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.
Amended by:
Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 123 (S.B. 14), Sec. 4, eff. January 1, 2012.
Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1002 (H.B. 2194), Sec. 7, eff. January 1, 2012.
Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 161 (S.B. 1093), Sec. 5.002, eff. September 1, 2013.
Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 711 (H.B. 3107), Sec. 16, eff. September 1, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Election Code › Title 2 - Voter Qualifications and Registration › Chapter 15 - General Administration of Registration › Subchapter B. Correction of Registration Information › Section 15.023. Time for Certain Deletions From Suspense List

Sec. 15.023.  TIME FOR CERTAIN DELETIONS FROM SUSPENSE LIST.  If the name of a voter on the list of registered voters appears on the suspense list, the voter's name shall be deleted from the list on the date the voter provides:
(1)  a completed application to register to vote in accordance with Section 13.002; or
(2)  a correction of information under Section 15.021(d).
Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 211, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1986.  Amended by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 797, Sec. 13, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.
Amended by:
Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 711 (H.B. 3107), Sec. 17, eff. September 1, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Election Code › Title 2 - Voter Qualifications and Registration › Chapter 15 - General Administration of Registration › Subchapter B. Correction of Registration Information › Section 15.024. Corrected Registration Certificate

Sec. 15.024.  CORRECTED REGISTRATION CERTIFICATE.  (a)  Except as provided by Subsection (b), after correcting the registration records with respect to a voter, if necessary, the registrar shall issue the voter a registration certificate containing the appropriate corrections and deliver it to the voter not later than the 30th day after the date the registrar receives notice of a correction.
(b)  A corrected certificate is not required for a correction to the registration records under Section 15.022(a)(5).
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. 3, eff. September 1, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Election Code › Title 2 - Voter Qualifications and Registration › Chapter 15 - General Administration of Registration › Subchapter B. Correction of Registration Information › Section 15.025. Effective Date of Certain Changes in Registration Information

Sec. 15.025.  EFFECTIVE DATE OF CERTAIN CHANGES IN REGISTRATION INFORMATION.  (a)  Except as provided by Subsections (b) and (d), the registration of a voter described by this subsection whose information is changed on the registration records becomes effective as to the change on the 30th day after:
(1)  the date the voter submits to the registrar a notice of a change in registration information under Section 15.021 or a response under Section 15.053, indicating the change;  or
(2)  the date the voter submits a statement of residence to an election officer under Section 63.0011 or a registration application or change of address to an agency employee under Chapter 20, indicating the change.
(b)  A change in registration information covered by this section is effective for purposes of early voting if it will be effective on election day.
(c)  For purposes of determining the effective date of a change in registration information covered by this section, a document submitted by 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.  The date indicated by the post office cancellation mark is considered to be the date the document was placed in the mail unless proven otherwise.
(d)  If the 30th day before the date of an election is a Saturday, Sunday, or legal state or national holiday, the document 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 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 916, Sec. 10, eff. Sept. 1, 1993;  Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 797, Sec. 14, eff. Sept. 1, 1995;  Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1316, Sec. 7, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.
2023 Texas Statutes › Election Code › Title 2 - Voter Qualifications and Registration › Chapter 15 - General Administration of Registration › Subchapter B. Correction of Registration Information › Section 15.027. Notice to Voter of Precinct Boundary Change

Sec. 15.027.  NOTICE TO VOTER OF PRECINCT BOUNDARY CHANGE.  (a)  Before the effective date of the abolishment of a county election precinct or a change in its boundary, the registrar shall deliver written notice of that action to each affected registered voter.
(b)  If the voter is not issued a corrected registration certificate, the notice shall inform the voter of the new precinct number and direct the voter to correct the precinct number on the voter's registration certificate and to retain the certificate for continued use.
Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 211, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1986.  Amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 864, Sec. 9, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.
2023 Texas Statutes › Election Code › Title 2 - Voter Qualifications and Registration › Chapter 15 - General Administration of Registration › Subchapter B. Correction of Registration Information › Section 15.028. Notice of Unlawful Voting or Registration

Sec. 15.028.  NOTICE OF UNLAWFUL VOTING OR REGISTRATION.   If the registrar determines that a person who is not eligible to vote registered to vote or voted in an election, the registrar shall, within 72 hours not including weekends after making the determination, execute and deliver to the attorney general, the secretary of state, and the county or district attorney having jurisdiction in the territory covered by the election an affidavit stating the relevant facts.
Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 211, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1986.  Amended by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 916, Sec. 11, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.
Amended by:
Acts 2021, 87th Leg., 2nd C.S., Ch. 1 (S.B. 1), Sec. 2.04, eff. December 2, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Election Code › Title 2 - Voter Qualifications and Registration › Chapter 15 - General Administration of Registration › Subchapter C. Confirmation of Residence › Section 15.051. Confirmation Notice

Sec. 15.051.  CONFIRMATION NOTICE.  (a)  If the registrar has reason to believe that a voter's current residence is different from that indicated on the registration records, or that the voter's residence address is a commercial post office box or similar location that does not correspond to a residence, the registrar shall deliver to the voter a written confirmation notice requesting confirmation of the voter's current residence.
(b)  The registrar shall include an official confirmation notice response form with each confirmation notice delivered to a voter.
(c)  The confirmation notice shall be delivered by forwardable mail to the voter's last known address.
(d)  The registrar shall maintain with the voter's record an indication that a confirmation notice was sent to the voter.
Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 797, Sec. 15, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.
Amended by:
Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 711 (H.B. 3107), Sec. 18, eff. September 1, 2021.
Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 869 (S.B. 1111), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Election Code › Title 2 - Voter Qualifications and Registration › Chapter 15 - General Administration of Registration › Subchapter C. Confirmation of Residence › Section 15.052. Official Confirmation Notice and Confirmation Notice Response Forms

Sec. 15.052.  OFFICIAL CONFIRMATION NOTICE AND CONFIRMATION NOTICE RESPONSE FORMS.  (a)  The officially prescribed form for a confirmation notice must include:
(1)  a statement that, if the voter fails to submit to the registrar a written, signed response confirming the voter's current residence on or before the 30th day after the date the confirmation notice is mailed:
(A)  the voter is subject to submission of a statement of residence before the voter may be accepted for voting in an election held after that deadline;  or
(B)  for a notice delivered under Section 14.023, the voter will remain subject to submission of a statement of residence before the voter may be accepted for voting in an election;
(2)  a warning that the voter's registration is subject to cancellation if the voter fails to confirm the voter's current residence either by notifying the registrar in writing or voting on a statement of residence before November 30 following the second general election for state and county officers that occurs after the date the confirmation notice is mailed; and
(3)  a statement that the voter must include all of the required information on the official confirmation notice response form.
(b)  The official confirmation notice response form must:
(1)  provide spaces for the voter to include all of the information that a person must include in an application to register to vote under Section 13.002;
(2)  describe the requirements of Section 15.054, provide a space for the voter to indicate if the voter is exempt from those requirements, and provide a space to indicate the reason for an exemption, if any;
(3)  provide the definition of residence under Section 1.015; and
(4)  be postage prepaid and preaddressed for delivery to the registrar.
(c)  The registrar may prescribe a different design from that prescribed by the secretary of state for an official form, if approved by the secretary.
Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 797, Sec. 15, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.  Amended by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 62, Sec. 5.04, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
Amended by:
Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 927 (H.B. 3069), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2009.
Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 869 (S.B. 1111), Sec. 3, eff. September 1, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Election Code › Title 2 - Voter Qualifications and Registration › Chapter 15 - General Administration of Registration › Subchapter C. Confirmation of Residence › Section 15.053. Response to Confirmation Notice

Sec. 15.053.  RESPONSE TO CONFIRMATION NOTICE.  (a)  The voter shall submit to the registrar a written, signed response to the notice that confirms the voter's current residence.  The response must contain:
(1)  all of the information that a person must include in an application to register to vote under Section 13.002;
(2)  a sworn affirmation of the voter's current residence as defined by Section 1.015; and
(3)  if the voter's residence address is a commercial post office box or similar location that does not correspond to a residence, evidence of the voter's residence address as required by Section 15.054 or an indication that the voter is exempt from those requirements.
(b)  The voter shall use an official confirmation notice response form for the response unless the voter does not have possession of the official form at the time of making the response.
(c)  The registrar shall act on the response in accordance with Section 13.072 and retain the response on file with the voter's registration application.
Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 797, Sec. 15, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.  Amended by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 62, Sec. 5.05, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
Amended by:
Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 927 (H.B. 3069), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2009.
Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 711 (H.B. 3107), Sec. 19, eff. September 1, 2021.
Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 869 (S.B. 1111), Sec. 4, eff. September 1, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Election Code › Title 2 - Voter Qualifications and Registration › Chapter 15 - General Administration of Registration › Subchapter D. Suspense List › Section 15.081. Suspense List

Sec. 15.081.  SUSPENSE LIST.  (a)  The registrar shall maintain a suspense list containing the name of each voter:
(1)  who fails to submit a response to the registrar in accordance with Section 15.053;
(2)  whose renewal certificate is returned to the registrar in accordance with Subchapter B, Chapter 14; or
(3)  who appears on the list of nonresidents of the county provided to the registrar under Section 62.114, Government Code.
(b)  The list shall be arranged alphabetically by voter name and for each voter must contain the voter's name, residence address, date of birth, registration number, and date the name is entered on the list.  The names shall be grouped according to county election precincts.
(c)  The secretary of state may prescribe an alternative form or procedure for maintaining the list.
(d)  Notwithstanding Subsection (b), the suspense list may not contain the residence address of a voter whose residence address is confidential under Section 13.004.
Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 797, Sec. 15, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.  Amended by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 62, Sec. 5.06, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
Amended by:
Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 559 (H.B. 1271), Sec. 3, eff. September 1, 2005.
Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 594 (H.B. 41), Sec. 4, eff. September 1, 2007.
Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 465 (S.B. 281), Sec. 4, eff. September 1, 2009.
Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1146 (H.B. 2910), Sec. 4, eff. September 1, 2019.
2023 Texas Statutes › Election Code › Title 2 - Voter Qualifications and Registration › Chapter 15 - General Administration of Registration › Subchapter D. Suspense List › Section 15.082. Availability of Registrar's List

Sec. 15.082.  AVAILABILITY OF REGISTRAR'S LIST.  (a)  The registrar shall furnish a copy of the suspense list to any person requesting it or shall furnish that portion of the list requested.
(b)  The list shall be provided in accordance with Chapter 552, Government Code.
(c)  Repealed by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 711 (H.B. 3107), Sec. 99(1), eff. September 1, 2021.
(d)  Repealed by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 711 (H.B. 3107), Sec. 99(1), eff. September 1, 2021.
Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 797, Sec. 15, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.
Amended by:
Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 711 (H.B. 3107), Sec. 20, eff. September 1, 2021.
Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 711 (H.B. 3107), Sec. 99(1), eff. September 1, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Election Code › Title 2 - Voter Qualifications and Registration › Chapter 15 - General Administration of Registration › Subchapter D. Suspense List › Section 15.083. Delivery of List to Secretary of State

Sec. 15.083.  DELIVERY OF LIST TO SECRETARY OF STATE.  (a)  The secretary of state may require the registrar to deliver a copy of the suspense list to the secretary in the form prescribed by the secretary.
(b)  The registrar shall deliver the list within the period prescribed by the secretary of state.
Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 797, Sec. 15, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.
2023 Texas Statutes › Election Code › Title 2 - Voter Qualifications and Registration › Chapter 15 - General Administration of Registration › Subchapter D. Suspense List › Section 15.084. Availability of Secretary of State's List

Sec. 15.084.  AVAILABILITY OF SECRETARY OF STATE'S LIST.  (a)  The secretary of state shall furnish a copy of a suspense list delivered under Section 15.083 to any person requesting it or shall furnish that portion of the list requested.
(b)  The fee for each list or portion of a list furnished under this section may not exceed the actual expense incurred in reproducing the list or portion for the person requesting it and shall be uniform for each type of copy furnished.
(c)  The copy shall be furnished in the form in which the list is stored or, if practicable, in any other form requested.
(d)  The secretary of state shall use fees collected under this section to defray expenses incurred in the preparation of the copy.
Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 797, Sec. 15, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.
2023 Texas Statutes › Election Code › Title 2 - Voter Qualifications and Registration › Chapter 15 - General Administration of Registration › Subchapter D. Suspense List › Section 15.085. Unlawful Use of Information on Suspense Lists

Sec. 15.085.  UNLAWFUL USE OF INFORMATION ON SUSPENSE LISTS.  (a)  A person commits an offense if the person uses information in connection with advertising or promoting commercial products or services that the person knows was obtained under Section 15.082 or 15.084.
(b)  An offense under this section is a Class A misdemeanor.
Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 797, Sec. 15, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.
2023 Texas Statutes › Election Code › Title 2 - Voter Qualifications and Registration › Chapter 15 - General Administration of Registration › Subchapter D. Suspense List › Section 15.086. Internet Access to Suspense Information

Sec. 15.086.  INTERNET ACCESS TO SUSPENSE INFORMATION.  Any Internet website maintained by the secretary of state that permits a person to determine the person's voter registration status shall, to the extent practicable, indicate if the person is or may be on the suspense list.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 356 (H.B. 2465), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Election Code › Title 2 - Voter Qualifications and Registration › Chapter 15 - General Administration of Registration › Subchapter E. Voting on Statement of Residence › Section 15.111. Notation on List of Registered Voters

Sec. 15.111.  NOTATION ON LIST OF REGISTERED VOTERS.  (a)  The registrar shall enter the notation "S", or a similar notation approved by the secretary of state, on the list of registered voters beside each voter's name that also appears on the suspense list.
(b)  The registrar shall delete the notation from the list if the voter's name is deleted from the suspense list.
Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 797, Sec. 15, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.
2023 Texas Statutes › Election Code › Title 2 - Voter Qualifications and Registration › Chapter 15 - General Administration of Registration › Subchapter E. Voting on Statement of Residence › Section 15.112. Authorization to Vote on Statement

Sec. 15.112.  AUTHORIZATION TO VOTE ON STATEMENT.  In an election held on or after the date the voter's name is entered on the suspense list and before November 30 following the second general election for state and county officers that occurs after the beginning of the period, a voter whose name appears on a precinct list of registered voters with the notation "S", or a similar notation, may vote in the election precinct in which the list is used if the voter satisfies the residence requirements prescribed by Section 63.0011 and submits a statement of residence in accordance with that section.
Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 797, Sec. 15, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.
2023 Texas Statutes › Election Code › Title 2 - Voter Qualifications and Registration › Chapter 16 - Cancellation of Registration › Subchapter A. Official Notice to Registrar › Section 16.001. Death

Sec. 16.001.  DEATH.  (a)  Each month the local registrar of deaths shall prepare an abstract of each death certificate issued in the month for a decedent 18 years of age or older who was a resident of the state at the time of death.  The local registrar of deaths shall file each abstract with the voter registrar of the decedent's county of residence and the secretary of state as soon as possible, but not later than the seventh day after the date the abstract is prepared.
(b)  Each month the clerk of each court having probate jurisdiction shall prepare an abstract of each application for probate of a will, administration of a decedent's estate, or determination of heirship, and each affidavit under Chapter 205, Estates Code, that is filed in the month with a court served by the clerk.  The clerk shall file each abstract with the voter registrar and the secretary of state as soon as possible, but not later than the seventh day after the date the abstract is prepared.
(c)  Once each week, on a day specified by the secretary of state, the vital statistics unit shall furnish to the secretary of state available information relating to deceased residents of the state as provided by Section 191.011, Health and Safety Code, in the form and manner specified by the secretary.  Periodically, the secretary shall furnish to the appropriate voter registrars information obtained from the unit that will assist in identifying the deceased registered voters of each county.
(d)  The secretary of state shall quarterly obtain from the United States Social Security Administration available information specified by the secretary relating to deceased residents of the state.
(e)  The information required to be filed with the secretary of state under this section must be filed electronically.  The secretary of state may waive this requirement on application for a waiver submitted by the appropriate entity.
Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 211, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1986.
Amended by:
Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 1105 (H.B. 2280), Sec. 4, eff. January 1, 2006.
Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 607 (H.B. 343), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2007.
Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 650 (S.B. 1046), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2011.
Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 683 (H.B. 174), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2011.
Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 161 (S.B. 1093), Sec. 5.003, eff. September 1, 2013.
Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1178 (S.B. 910), Sec. 4, eff. September 1, 2013.
Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 324 (S.B. 1488), Sec. 22.012, eff. September 1, 2017.
Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 241 (H.B. 1264), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2021.
Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1074 (S.B. 545), Sec. 3, eff. September 1, 2023.
2023 Texas Statutes › Election Code › Title 2 - Voter Qualifications and Registration › Chapter 16 - Cancellation of Registration › Subchapter A. Official Notice to Registrar › Section 16.002. Mental Incapacity

Sec. 16.002.  MENTAL INCAPACITY.  (a)  Each month the clerk of each court having proper jurisdiction to adjudge a person mentally incapacitated shall prepare an abstract of each final judgment of a court served by the clerk, occurring in the month:
(1)  adjudging a person 18 years of age or older who is a resident of the state to be:
(A)  totally mentally incapacitated; or
(B)  partially mentally incapacitated without the right to vote;
(2)  adjudging the mental capacity of a person 18 years of age or older who is a resident of this state to be completely restored; or
(3)  modifying the guardianship of a person 18 years of age or older to include the right to vote.
(b)  The clerk shall file each abstract with the voter registrar of the person's county of residence not later than the 10th day of the month following the month in which the abstract is prepared.
Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 211, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1986.
Amended by:
Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 614 (H.B. 417), Sec. 25, eff. September 1, 2007.
Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 614 (H.B. 417), Sec. 26, eff. September 1, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Election Code › Title 2 - Voter Qualifications and Registration › Chapter 16 - Cancellation of Registration › Subchapter A. Official Notice to Registrar › Section 16.003. Felony Conviction

Sec. 16.003.  FELONY CONVICTION.  Each weekday the Department of Public Safety is regularly open for business, the department shall:
(1)  prepare an abstract of each final judgment received by the department convicting a person 18 years of age or older who is a resident of the state of a felony; and
(2)  file each abstract with the secretary of state.
Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 211, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1986.  Amended by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 916, Sec. 12, eff. Sept. 1, 1993;  Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 1366, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999;  Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1178, Sec. 2, eff. Jan. 1, 2002.
Amended by:
Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 1105 (H.B. 2280), Sec. 5, eff. January 1, 2006.
2023 Texas Statutes › Election Code › Title 2 - Voter Qualifications and Registration › Chapter 16 - Cancellation of Registration › Subchapter A. Official Notice to Registrar › Section 16.004. Disqualification in Election Contest

Sec. 16.004.  DISQUALIFICATION IN ELECTION CONTEST.  Not later than the 10th day after the date a judgment in an election contest in which a person is adjudged not to be a qualified voter becomes final, the district clerk shall prepare an abstract of the judgment, which shall include each disqualified person's name, and file it with the voter registrar of each county in which a person adjudged disqualified was registered on the date of the contested election.
Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 211, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1986.
2023 Texas Statutes › Election Code › Title 2 - Voter Qualifications and Registration › Chapter 16 - Cancellation of Registration › Subchapter A. Official Notice to Registrar › Section 16.005. Preservation of Abstract

Sec. 16.005.  PRESERVATION OF ABSTRACT.  If an abstract received under this subchapter affects a registered voter of the county, the registrar shall retain a copy of the abstract on file with the affected voter's registration application.
Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 211, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1986.
2023 Texas Statutes › Election Code › Title 2 - Voter Qualifications and Registration › Chapter 16 - Cancellation of Registration › Subchapter B. Cancellation › Section 16.031. Cancellation on Official Notice of Ineligibility

Sec. 16.031.  CANCELLATION ON OFFICIAL NOTICE OF INELIGIBILITY.  (a)  The registrar shall cancel a voter's registration immediately on receipt of:
(1)  notice under Section 13.072(b), 15.021, or 18.0681(d) or a response under Section 15.053 that the voter's residence is outside the county;
(2)  an abstract of the voter's death certificate under Section 16.001(a) or an abstract of an application indicating that the voter is deceased under Section 16.001(b);
(3)  an abstract of a final judgment of the voter's total mental incapacity, partial mental incapacity without the right to vote, conviction of a felony, or disqualification under Section 16.002, 16.003, or 16.004;
(4)  notice under Section 112.012 that the voter has applied for a limited ballot in another county;
(5)  notice from a voter registration official in another state that the voter has registered to vote outside this state;
(6)  notice from the early voting clerk under Section 101.053 that a federal postcard application submitted by an applicant states a voting residence address located outside the registrar's county; or
(7)  notice from the secretary of state that the voter has registered to vote in another county, as determined by the voter's driver's license number or personal identification card number issued by the Department of Public Safety or social security number.
(b)  The registrar shall cancel a voter's registration immediately if the registrar:
(1)  determines from information received under Section 16.001(c) that the voter is deceased;
(2)  has personal knowledge that the voter is deceased;
(3)  receives from a person related within the second degree by consanguinity or affinity, as determined under Chapter 573, Government Code, to the voter a sworn statement by that person indicating that the voter is deceased; or
(4)  receives notice from the secretary of state under Section 18.068 that the voter is deceased.
Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 211, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1986.  Amended by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 436, Sec. 6, eff. Sept. 1, 1987;  Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 561, Sec. 14, eff. Aug. 26, 1991;  Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 76, Sec. 5.95(27), eff. Sept. 1, 1995;  Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 797, Sec. 16, eff. Sept. 1, 1995;  Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 454, Sec. 6, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.
Amended by:
Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 614 (H.B. 417), Sec. 27, eff. September 1, 2007.
Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1235 (S.B. 1970), Sec. 6, eff. September 1, 2009.
Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 650 (S.B. 1046), Sec. 2, eff. June 17, 2011.
Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 683 (H.B. 174), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2011.
Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 161 (S.B. 1093), Sec. 5.004, eff. September 1, 2013.
Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 713 (H.B. 4034), Sec. 2, eff. June 12, 2017.
Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 711 (H.B. 3107), Sec. 21, eff. September 1, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Election Code › Title 2 - Voter Qualifications and Registration › Chapter 16 - Cancellation of Registration › Subchapter B. Cancellation › Section 16.032. Cancellation Following End of Suspense List Period

Sec. 16.032.  CANCELLATION FOLLOWING END OF SUSPENSE LIST PERIOD.  If on November 30 following the second general election for state and county officers that occurs after the date the voter's name is entered on the suspense list a registered voter's name appears on the suspense list, the registrar shall cancel the voter's registration unless the name is to be deleted from the list under Section 15.022 or 15.023.
Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 211, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1986.  Amended by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 797, Sec. 17, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.
Amended by:
Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 711 (H.B. 3107), Sec. 22, eff. September 1, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Election Code › Title 2 - Voter Qualifications and Registration › Chapter 16 - Cancellation of Registration › Subchapter B. Cancellation › Section 16.033. Cancellation Following Investigation by Registrar

Sec. 16.033.  CANCELLATION FOLLOWING INVESTIGATION BY REGISTRAR.  (a)  The registrar may use any lawful means to investigate whether a registered voter is currently eligible for registration in the county.  This section does not authorize an investigation of eligibility that is based solely on residence.
(b)  If the registrar has reason to believe that a voter is no longer eligible for registration, the registrar shall deliver written notice to the voter indicating that the voter's registration status is being investigated by the registrar.  The notice shall be delivered by forwardable mail to the mailing address on the voter's registration application and to any new address of the voter known to the registrar.  If the secretary of state has adopted or recommended a form for a written notice under this section, the registrar must use that form.
(c)  The notice must include:
(1)  a request for information relevant to determining the voter's eligibility for registration;  and
(2)  a warning that the voter's registration is subject to cancellation if the registrar does not receive an appropriate reply on or before the 30th day after the date the notice is mailed.
(d)  Except as provided by Subsection (e), the registrar shall cancel a voter's registration if:
(1)  after considering the voter's reply, the registrar determines that the voter is not eligible for registration;
(2)  no reply is received from the voter on or before the 30th day after the date the notice is mailed to the voter under Subsection (b); or
(3)  each notice mailed under Subsection (b) is returned undelivered to the registrar with no forwarding information available.
(e)  A voter's registration may not be canceled under Subsection (d) if the voter's name appears on the suspense list unless the notice mailed to the voter indicated that the registrar had reason to believe that the voter is not eligible for registration because of a ground other than a ground based on residence.
(f)  The registrar shall retain a copy of the notice mailed to a voter under this section on file with the voter's registration application.  If the voter's reply to the notice is in writing, the registrar shall also retain the reply on file with the application.  If the reply is oral, the registrar shall prepare a memorandum of the reply, indicating the substance and date of the reply, and shall retain the memorandum on file with the application.
Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 211, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1986.  Amended by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 797, Sec. 18, eff. Sept. 1, 1995;  Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1316, Sec. 8, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.
Amended by:
Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1093 (H.B. 3593), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Election Code › Title 2 - Voter Qualifications and Registration › Chapter 16 - Cancellation of Registration › Subchapter B. Cancellation › Section 16.0331. Cancellation on Request by Voter

Sec. 16.0331.  CANCELLATION ON REQUEST BY VOTER.  (a)  A voter desiring to cancel the voter's registration must submit to the registrar a written, signed request for the cancellation.  A request may not be submitted by an agent.
(b)  The registrar shall cancel a voter's registration immediately on receipt of a request under Subsection (a).
(c)  The registrar shall retain the request on file with the voter's registration application.
Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 797, Sec. 19, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.
2023 Texas Statutes › Election Code › Title 2 - Voter Qualifications and Registration › Chapter 16 - Cancellation of Registration › Subchapter B. Cancellation › Section 16.0332. Cancellation Because of Citizenship Status

Sec. 16.0332.  CANCELLATION BECAUSE OF CITIZENSHIP STATUS.  (a)  After the registrar receives notification under Subsection (a-1) of this section, Section 18.068 of this code, or Section 62.113, Government Code, of persons excused or disqualified from jury service because of citizenship status or notification of persons who indicate a lack of citizenship status in connection with a motor vehicle or Department of Public Safety record as provided by Subsection (a-1), the registrar shall deliver to each registered voter whose name appears on the list a written notice requiring the voter to submit to the registrar proof of United States citizenship in the form of a certified copy of the voter's birth certificate, United States passport, or certificate of naturalization or any other form prescribed by the secretary of state.  The notice shall be delivered by forwardable mail to the mailing address on the voter's registration application and to any new address of the voter known to the registrar.
(a-1)  The secretary of state shall enter into an agreement with the Department of Public Safety under which information in the existing statewide computerized voter registration list is compared against information in the database of the Department of Public Safety on a monthly basis to verify the accuracy of citizenship status information previously provided on voter registration applications.  In comparing information under this subsection, the secretary of state shall consider only a voter's information in the database of the Department of Public Safety that was derived from documents presented by the voter to the department after the person's current voter registration became effective, and may not consider information derived from documents presented by the voter to the department before the person's current voter registration became effective.
(b)  If a voter fails to submit to the registrar proof of citizenship on or before the 30th day after the date the notice is mailed, the registrar shall cancel the voter's registration.
(c)  The registrar shall retain a copy of the notice mailed to a voter under this section on file with the voter's registration application.  The registrar shall also retain any proof of citizenship received under this section on file with the application.
(d)  The secretary of state shall prescribe rules for the administration of this section.
(e)  Not later than December 31 of each year, the secretary of state shall provide a report to the legislature of the number of voter registrations canceled under this section during the calendar year.
Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 640, Sec. 2, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.  Amended by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1316, Sec. 9, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.
Amended by:
Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 683 (H.B. 174), Sec. 3, eff. September 1, 2011.
Acts 2021, 87th Leg., 2nd C.S., Ch. 1 (S.B. 1), Sec. 2.05, eff. December 2, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Election Code › Title 2 - Voter Qualifications and Registration › Chapter 16 - Cancellation of Registration › Subchapter B. Cancellation › Section 16.034. Recording Cancellation

Sec. 16.034.  RECORDING CANCELLATION.  On cancellation of a voter's registration, the registrar shall enter the date of and reason for the cancellation on the voter's registration application and duplicate registration certificate and make any other appropriate corrections in the registration records.
Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 211, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1986.
2023 Texas Statutes › Election Code › Title 2 - Voter Qualifications and Registration › Chapter 16 - Cancellation of Registration › Subchapter B. Cancellation › Section 16.035. Effective Date of Cancellation

Sec. 16.035.  EFFECTIVE DATE OF CANCELLATION.  A cancellation of a voter's registration takes effect immediately.
Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 211, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1986.
2023 Texas Statutes › Election Code › Title 2 - Voter Qualifications and Registration › Chapter 16 - Cancellation of Registration › Subchapter B. Cancellation › Section 16.036. Notice of Cancellation to Voter

Sec. 16.036.  NOTICE OF CANCELLATION TO VOTER.  (a)  Immediately after, but not later than the 30th day after the date a voter's registration is canceled under Section 16.031(a)(3), 16.033, 16.0331, or 16.0332, the registrar shall deliver written notice of the cancellation to the voter.
(b)  The notice shall be delivered by mail to the mailing address on the voter's registration application and to any new address known to the registrar.
(c)  The notice must include:
(1)  the date of cancellation;
(2)  the reason for cancellation;  and
(3)  a brief explanation of the voter's right to challenge the cancellation and to appeal the registrar's decision.
Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 211, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1986.  Amended by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 797, Sec. 20, eff. Sept. 1, 1995;  Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1316, Sec. 10, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.
Amended by:
Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 568 (H.B. 1382), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2005.