(a) Before serving as an interpreter, the person selected as interpreter must take the following oath administered by an election officer:
“I swear (or affirm) that, to the best of my ability, I will correctly interpret and translate each question, answer, or statement addressed either to the voter by any election officer or to an election officer by the voter.”

Terms Used In Texas Election Code 61.035

  • Answer: The formal written statement by a defendant responding to a civil complaint and setting forth the grounds for defense.
  • Oath: includes affirmation. See Texas Government Code 311.005
  • Oath: A promise to tell the truth.
  • Person: includes corporation, organization, government or governmental subdivision or agency, business trust, estate, trust, partnership, association, and any other legal entity. See Texas Government Code 311.005
  • Swear: includes affirm. See Texas Government Code 311.005

(b) A person who will be providing ballot assistance under § 61.034 must also take the oath required by Subchapter B, Chapter 64, and meet all other requirements of that subchapter.