Texas Election Code 42.0621 – Precincts for Elections Held On November Uniform Election Date
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(a) In an election held on the November uniform election date, the political subdivisions to which § 42.002(a)(5) applies shall use the regular county election precincts.
(b) If an election precinct is not located wholly within the territory of a political subdivision holding an election in the precinct or a district used to elect an office at the election, election officials shall take reasonable measures to ensure that a voter voting at that precinct may not vote in an election in which the voter is not entitled to vote.
Terms Used In Texas Election Code 42.0621
- Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
- Political subdivision: means a county, city, or school district or any other governmental entity that:
(A) embraces a geographic area with a defined boundary;
(B) exists for the purpose of discharging functions of government; and
(C) possesses authority for subordinate self-government through officers selected by it. See Texas Election Code 1.005 - Uniform election date: means an election date prescribed by § 41. See Texas Election Code 1.005
(c) This section does not require a political subdivision to contract with a county under § 31.092 or hold a joint election with a county under Chapter 271.
(d) The secretary of state shall prescribe procedures to implement this section.