Sec. 16.039. FAILURE BY REGISTRAR TO TIMELY PERFORM DUTY. (a) If a registrar fails to timely perform a duty imposed on the registrar under this subchapter requiring the approval, change, or cancellation of a voter's registration, the secretary of state may withhold funds administered and distributed by the secretary under Chapter 19 or Section 31.009 from the registrar.
(b) Notwithstanding Subsection (a), the secretary of state shall distribute funds under Chapter 19 or Section 31.009 if the registrar performs the registrar's duty not later than 30 days after the funds are withheld.
Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 435 (S.B. 1113), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2021.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 2 - Voter Qualifications and Registration
Chapter 16 - Cancellation of Registration
Section 16.031. Cancellation on Official Notice of Ineligibility
Section 16.032. Cancellation Following End of Suspense List Period
Section 16.033. Cancellation Following Investigation by Registrar
Section 16.0331. Cancellation on Request by Voter
Section 16.0332. Cancellation Because of Citizenship Status
Section 16.034. Recording Cancellation
Section 16.035. Effective Date of Cancellation
Section 16.036. Notice of Cancellation to Voter
Section 16.037. Reinstatement of Registration