Sec. 33.0015. CHAPTER PURPOSE AND WATCHER DUTY. The purpose of this chapter is to preserve the integrity of the ballot box in accordance with Section 4, Article VI, Texas Constitution, by providing for the appointment of watchers. It is the intent of the legislature that watchers duly accepted for service under this chapter be allowed to observe and report on irregularities in the conduct of any election, but may not interfere in the orderly conduct of an election. To effect that purpose, a watcher appointed under this chapter shall observe without obstructing the conduct of an election and call to the attention of an election officer any observed or suspected irregularity or violation of law in the conduct of the election.
Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., 2nd C.S., Ch. 1 (S.B. 1), Sec. 4.02, eff. December 2, 2021.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 3 - Election Officers and Observers
Section 33.001. Watcher Defined
Section 33.0015. Chapter Purpose and Watcher Duty
Section 33.0016. References to Early Voting Ballot Board in This Chapter
Section 33.002. Appointment by Candidate
Section 33.003. Appointment by Political Party
Section 33.004. Appointment for Write-in Candidate
Section 33.005. Appointment for Election on Measure
Section 33.006. Certificate of Appointment