82R8606 ATP-D By: King of Parker H.B. No. 1977 A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT relating to the requirement that a voter sign the signature roster at the polling place. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: SECTION 1. Section 63.002, Election Code, is amended by adding Subsection (d) to read as follows: (d) If a voter does not sign the signature roster as provided by Subsection (b) or the election officer does not enter the voter's name with a notation under Subsection (c), the voter's ballot may not be counted. SECTION 2. This Act takes effect September 1, 2011.