Sec. 31.002. OFFICIAL FORMS. (a) The secretary of state shall prescribe the design and content, consistent with this code, of the forms necessary for the administration of this code other than Title 15. The design and content must enhance the ability of a person to understand the applicable requirements and to physically furnish the required information in the space provided.
(b) The secretary shall furnish samples of the forms to:
(1) the appropriate authorities who have administrative duties under this code; and
(2) other persons who request a form for duplication.
(c) The samples of forms shall be furnished without charge.
(d) An authority having administrative duties under this code shall use an official form in performing the administrative functions, except in an emergency in which an official form is unavailable or as otherwise provided by this code. Other persons are not required to use an official form unless expressly required to do so by this code.
Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 211, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1986. Amended by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 797, Sec. 34, eff. Sept. 1, 1995; Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1349, Sec. 6, eff. Sept. 1, 1997; Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 62, Sec. 5.08, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 3 - Election Officers and Observers
Chapter 31 - Officers to Administer Elections
Subchapter A. Secretary of State
Section 31.001. Chief Election Officer
Section 31.002. Official Forms
Section 31.0021. Certain Official Forms: Inclusion of Nepotism Information
Section 31.004. Assistance and Advice
Section 31.005. Protection of Voting Rights; Enforcement
Section 31.0055. Voting Rights Hotline
Section 31.006. Referral to Attorney General
Section 31.007. Suspension of Provisions Implementing National Voter Registration Act
Section 31.008. Collection of Information: Forum on Election Cost Savings
Section 31.009. Distribution of Certain Funds
Section 31.010. Implementation of Federal Help America Vote Act
Section 31.011. Election Improvement Fund
Section 31.012. Voter Education
Section 31.013. Mobile Locations for Obtaining Identification
Section 31.014. Certification of Electronic Devices to Accept Voters
Section 31.016. Voting Information on Secretary of State's Website