Texas Election Code
§ 51.034 — SPECIFICATIONS FOR BALLOT BOXES
EL § 51.034Title 5. ELECTION SUPPLIES · Ch. 51. ELECTION SUPPLIES · Art. B. ELECTION EQUIPMENT
Statute text
View on source(a)Each ballot box must be made of a sturdy material and suitably designed for its intended use. Each box must have a lock and key.
(b)Ballot boxes no. 1 and no. 2 must each have a slot in the top just large enough to receive a ballot. Ballot boxes no. 3 and no. 4 are not required to have a slot, but if a slot is provided, it may not be larger than that prescribed for boxes no. 1 and no. 2.
(c)A ballot box may be used without approval of the secretary of state if the box:
(1)is an enclosed, opaque container made of metal, wood, or other material;
(2)is equipped with a hinged top, hasp, and padlock; and
(3)complies with Subsection (b).
Legislative history
Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 211, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1986.