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Texas Statutes (Last Updated: January 4, 2014) |
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ELECTION CODE |
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Title 6. CONDUCT OF ELECTIONS |
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Chapter 64. VOTING PROCEDURES |
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Subchapter B. ASSISTING VOTER |
Sec. 64.036. UNLAWFUL ASSISTANCE
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(a) A person commits an offense if the person knowingly:
(1) provides assistance to a voter who is not eligible for assistance;
(2) while assisting a voter prepares the voter's ballot in a way other than the way the voter directs or without direction from the voter;
(3) while assisting a voter suggests by word, sign, or gesture how the voter should vote; or
(4) provides assistance to a voter who has not requested assistance or selected the person to assist the voter.
(b) A person commits an offense if the person knowingly assists a voter in violation of Section 64.032(c).
(c) An election officer commits an offense if the officer knowingly permits a person to provide assistance:
(1) to a voter who is not eligible for assistance; or
(2) in violation of Section 64.032(c).
(d) An offense under this section is a Class A misdemeanor.