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HB 893, 65th R.S.

Relating to ballot used at elections; eliminating the ballot stub to be signed by the voter and adjusting voting procedures accordingly; adding provisions on ascertaining how a voter voted where fraud or illegality in casting the ballot is established in an election contest or criminal proceeding.

Last action: Effective in 90 days

Author: Ernestine Glossbrenner
Sponsor: John Traeger

Remarks: Additional Senate Sponsor: Longoria.

Session Law Chapter:
Acts 1977, 65th R.S.,ch. 247, General and Special Laws of Texas

Bill Analyses:
Committee Report (House Study Group)

Subjects:
Elections--Administration
Elections--Registration & Suffrage

House Committee: Elections ()
Minutes: March 2 1977 | March 7 1977 | March 9 1977
Senate Committee: State Affairs ()
Minutes: May 4 1977

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