Sec. 32.033. NUMBER OF CLERKS. (a) The authority that appoints the election judges shall prescribe the maximum number of clerks that each presiding judge may appoint for each election. The authority may prescribe different maximums for different types of elections.
(b) Except as provided by Subsection (c), the presiding judge shall appoint at least two clerks for each precinct in each election and may appoint as many additional clerks, within the prescribed limit, as are necessary for the proper conduct of the election.
(c) In each election ordered by the governor or a county authority in which the regular county election precincts are required to be used, the presiding judge shall appoint clerks for each precinct in the number, within the prescribed limit, the judge considers necessary for the proper conduct of the election.
Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 211, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1986. Amended by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 54, Sec. 3(a), eff. Sept. 1, 1987.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 3 - Election Officers and Observers
Chapter 32 - Election Judges and Clerks
Subchapter B. Appointment of Election Clerks
Section 32.031. Presiding Judge to Appoint Clerks
Section 32.032. Alternate Presiding Judge as Clerk
Section 32.033. Number of Clerks
Section 32.034. Clerks for Elections for Federal, State, and County Offices