Sec. 64.005. MARKING THE BALLOT FOR WRITE-IN CANDIDATE. In an election in which write-in voting is permitted, a vote for a candidate who is not on the ballot must be indicated by writing the candidate's name in the appropriate place provided on the ballot.
Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 211, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1986.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 6 - Conduct of Elections
Chapter 64 - Voting Procedures
Subchapter A. Voting Generally
Section 64.001. Voter to Select and Prepare Ballot
Section 64.002. Occupancy of Voting Station
Section 64.003. Marking the Ballot for Candidate on Ballot
Section 64.005. Marking the Ballot for Write-in Candidate
Section 64.006. Marking the Ballot for Measure
Section 64.007. Spoiled Ballot
Section 64.008. Depositing Ballot
Section 64.009. Voter Unable to Enter Polling Place
Section 64.010. Unlawfully Permitting or Preventing Deposit of Ballot