Sec. 33.058. RESTRICTIONS ON WATCHER'S ACTIVITIES. (a) While on duty, a watcher may not:
(1) converse with an election officer regarding the election, except to call attention to an irregularity or violation of law;
(2) converse with a voter; or
(3) communicate in any manner with a voter regarding the election.
(b) A watcher may call the attention of an election officer to any occurrence that the watcher believes to be an irregularity or violation of law and may discuss the matter with the officer. An officer may refer the watcher to the presiding officer at any point in the discussion. In that case, the watcher may not discuss the occurrence further with the subordinate officer unless the presiding officer invites the discussion.
Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 211, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1986.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 3 - Election Officers and Observers
Section 33.051. Acceptance of Watcher
Section 33.052. Hours of Service at Precinct Polling Place
Section 33.053. Hours of Service at Early Voting Polling Place
Section 33.055. Hours of Service at Central Counting Station
Section 33.056. Observing Activity Generally
Section 33.057. Observing Preparation of Voter's Ballot
Section 33.058. Restrictions on Watcher's Activities
Section 33.059. Observing Securing of Voting System Equipment Before Election
Section 33.060. Observing Delivery of Election Records
Section 33.0605. Observing Data Storage Sealing and Transfer