Sec. 31.013. MOBILE LOCATIONS FOR OBTAINING IDENTIFICATION. (a) The secretary of state shall establish a program using mobile units to provide election identification certificates to voters for the purpose of satisfying the requirements of Section 63.001(b). A mobile unit may be used at special events or at the request of a constituent group.
(b) In establishing the program, the secretary of state shall consult with the Department of Public Safety on the creation of the program, security relating to the issuance of an election identification certificate, best practices in issuing an election identification certificate, and equipment required to issue an election identification certificate.
(c) The secretary of state may not charge a fee to a group that requests a mobile unit established under this section.
(d) If the secretary of state cannot ensure the required security or other necessary elements of the program, the secretary of state may deny a request for a mobile unit established under this section.
(e) The secretary of state shall adopt rules necessary for the implementation of this section.
Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 410 (S.B. 5), Sec. 1, eff. January 1, 2018.
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