Texas § 51.034 SPECIFICATIONS FOR BALLOT BOXES.

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§ 51.034 — SPECIFICATIONS FOR BALLOT BOXES.

Texas § 51.034

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Tex. Election Code Code Ann. § 51.034 (2026).

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Sec. 51.034. SPECIFICATIONS FOR BALLOT BOXES.

(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).

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Sec. 51.034. SPECIFICATIONS FOR BALLOT BOXES. (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).