Sec. 52.073. VOTING SQUARE AND INSTRUCTION FOR PROPOSITIONS. (a) On a ballot on which a proposition is to appear, "FOR" and, below it, "AGAINST" shall be printed to the left of the proposition.
(b) A brace or other suitable device shall be printed to indicate to which proposition each "FOR" and "AGAINST" applies.
(c) A square for voting shall be printed to the left of each "FOR" and each "AGAINST."
(d) Immediately above the propositions, the following instruction shall be printed: "Place an 'X' in the square beside the statement indicating the way you wish to vote."
(e) The authority responsible for prescribing the wording of a proposition may substitute "YES" and "NO" on the ballot for "FOR" and "AGAINST" if the authority considers those words more appropriate.
Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 211, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1986.
Structure Texas Statutes
Chapter 52 - Ballot Form, Content, and Preparation
Section 52.061. Printing on Ballot
Section 52.062. Numbering of Ballots
Section 52.063. Designation of Election and Date
Section 52.064. Designation as Official Ballot
Section 52.065. Arrangement of Ballot With Party Nominee
Section 52.066. Arrangement of Ballot With No Party Nominee
Section 52.067. Nonaligned Candidate Designated as Independent
Section 52.068. Office Title to Appear on Ballot if No Candidate for Office
Section 52.069. Unexpired Term
Section 52.070. Voting Square and Instruction for Candidates
Section 52.073. Voting Square and Instruction for Propositions
Section 52.074. Provisional Ballot for Certain Voters
Section 52.075. Modification of Ballot Form for Certain Voting Systems