Texas Election Code 16.066 – Determination of Challenge
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(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 registration should not have been canceled, the registration continues in effect.
Terms Used In Texas Election Code 16.066
- Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
- in writing: includes any representation of words, letters, or figures, whether by writing, printing, or other means. See Texas Government Code 312.011
(c) If the registrar determines that the cancellation of the registration was proper, the registrar shall cancel the registration on the 31st day after the date the registrar’s decision is issued.
(d) The registrar shall retain a copy of the decision on file with the duplicate registration certificate of the challenging voter and shall deliver a copy to the voter.