Tex. Election Code Section 16.039
Failure by Registrar to Timely Perform Duty

(a)

If a registrar fails to timely perform a duty imposed on the registrar under this subchapter requiring the approval, change, or cancellation of a voter’s registration, the secretary of state may withhold funds administered and distributed by the secretary under Chapter 19 (Financing Voter Registration) or Section 31.009 (Distribution of Certain Funds) from the registrar.

(b)

Notwithstanding Subsection (a), the secretary of state shall distribute funds under Chapter 19 (Financing Voter Registration) or Section 31.009 (Distribution of Certain Funds) if the registrar performs the registrar’s duty not later than 30 days after the funds are withheld.

Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 435 (S.B. 1113), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2021.

Source: Section 16.039 — Failure by Registrar to Timely Perform Duty, https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/EL/htm/EL.16.htm#16.039 (accessed Apr. 20, 2024).

16.001
Death 16.002
Mental Incapacity 16.003
Felony Conviction 16.004
Disqualification in Election Contest 16.005
Preservation of Abstract 16.031
Cancellation on Official Notice of Ineligibility 16.032
Cancellation Following End of Suspense List Period 16.033
Cancellation Following Investigation by Registrar 16.034
Recording Cancellation 16.035
Effective Date of Cancellation 16.036
Notice of Cancellation to Voter 16.037
Reinstatement of Registration 16.038
Notice of Reinstatement to Voter 16.039
Failure by Registrar to Timely Perform Duty 16.061
Right to Challenge Cancellation 16.062
Request for Hearing on Challenge 16.063
Reinstatement Pending Challenge 16.064
Hearing on Challenge 16.065
Notice of Hearing 16.066
Determination of Challenge 16.091
Right to Challenge Registration 16.092
Sworn Statement Required 16.093
Hearing on Challenge 16.094
Notice of Hearing 16.095
Determination of Challenge 16.0331
Cancellation on Request by Voter 16.0332
Cancellation Because of Citizenship Status 16.0921
Confirmation Notice on Challenge Based on Residence

Accessed:
Apr. 20, 2024

§ 16.039’s source at texas.gov

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Location: https://texas.public.law/statutes/tex._election_code_section_16.039

Original Source: Section 16.039 — Failure by Registrar to Timely Perform Duty, https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/EL/htm/EL.16.htm#16.039 (last accessed Apr. 20, 2024).