Sec. 1.0015. LEGISLATIVE INTENT. It is the intent of the legislature that the application of this code and the conduct of elections be uniform and consistent throughout this state to reduce the likelihood of fraud in the conduct of elections, protect the secrecy of the ballot, promote voter access, and ensure that all legally cast ballots are counted.
Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., 2nd C.S., Ch. 1 (S.B. 1), Sec. 1.04, eff. December 2, 2021.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 1 - Introductory Provisions
Chapter 1 - General Provisions
Section 1.0015. Legislative Intent
Section 1.002. Applicability of Code
Section 1.003. Construction of Code
Section 1.004. Internal References
Section 1.006. Effect of Weekend or Holiday
Section 1.007. Delivering, Submitting, and Filing Documents
Section 1.008. Timeliness of Action by Mail
Section 1.009. Time of Receipt of Mailed Document
Section 1.010. Availability of Official Forms
Section 1.011. Signing Document by Witness
Section 1.012. Public Inspection of Election Records
Section 1.013. Destruction of Records
Section 1.014. Election Expenses
Section 1.016. Oaths by Election Officers
Section 1.017. Ineligibility No Defense to Prosecution
Section 1.018. Applicability of Penal Code
Section 1.019. Required Evidence or Testimony
Section 1.020. Voting Disability or Candidacy Disqualification: Determination of Mental Incapacity