86R2189 SRS-D
By: Bernal H.B. No. 308
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
AN ACT
relating to the appointment and training of volunteer deputy
registrars.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
SECTION 1. The heading to Section 13.048, Election Code, is
amended to read as follows:
Sec. 13.048. [OPTIONAL] PROCEDURE FOR APPOINTMENT OF
VOLUNTEER DEPUTY REGISTRAR; PROVISION OF TRAINING MATERIALS ON
SECRETARY OF STATE WEBSITE.
SECTION 2. Sections 13.048(a) and (c), Election Code, are
amended to read as follows:
(a) A county shall [may] adopt a method of appointment for
volunteer deputy registrars prescribed by the secretary of state or
developed by the county and approved by the secretary of state under
this section that provides for the training and examination of
potential volunteer deputy registrars.
(c) Under [A county that has adopted] the method adopted
under this section, a county:
(1) shall administer the required examination to a
potential volunteer deputy registrar at any time during the county
voter registrar's regular business hours; and
(2) is not required to hold in-person training
sessions for potential volunteer deputy registrars.
SECTION 3. This Act takes effect September 1, 2019.