Election Code §32.071

In force on Oct 14, 2016 · this text took effect Sep 01, 1997 · same as today's text

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITY OF PRESIDING JUDGE

The presiding judge is in charge of and responsible for the management and conduct of the election at the polling place of the election precinct that the judge serves.

History: Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 211, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1986. Amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 864, Sec. 26, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.

Source: the Legislature's file server, seen Nov 08, 2026.

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Effective Sep 01, 1997 · seen Nov 2026–Nov 2026

Attorney General opinions that cite it

KP-0140 (Oct 14, 2016): Whether Texas election judges are required to take the oath of office prescribed by Texas Constitution article XVI, section 1

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