Tex. Elec. Code § 103.001

Current with legislation from the 2023 Regular and Special Sessions signed by the Governor as of November 21, 2023.

Section 103.001 - Eligibility

(a) A qualified voter is eligible to vote a late ballot as provided by this chapter if:

(1) the voter will be absent from the county of residence on election day because of the death of a person related to the voter within the second degree by consanguinity or affinity, as determined under Chapter 573, Government Code; and

(2) the death occurs on or after the day before the last day of the period for early voting by personal appearance.

(b) In this chapter, "late ballot" means a ballot voted under this chapter.

Tex. Elec. Code § 103.001

Amended by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 76, Sec. 5.95(27), eff. 9/1/1995.

Amended by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 728, Sec. 29, eff. 9/1/1993

Amended by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 554, Sec. 1, eff. 9/1/1991

Amended by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 561, Sec. 18, eff. 8/26/1991

Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 211, Sec. 1, eff. 1/1/1986.

Amended by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 203, Sec. 1.35