Tex.
Gov't Code Section 393.001
Definitions
(1)
“Alternate delegate” means an individual appointed under Section 393.051 (Appointment) to represent this state as an alternate delegate at an Article V convention.(2)
“Article V convention” means a convention called by the United States Congress under Article V of the United States Constitution.(3)
“Delegate” means:(A)
an individual appointed under Section 393.051 (Appointment) to represent this state as a delegate at an Article V convention; or(B)
an alternate delegate who fills a vacancy in the office of the alternate delegate’s paired delegate.(4)
“Unauthorized vote” means a vote cast by a delegate or alternate delegate at an Article V convention that:(A)
is contrary to the instructions adopted under Section 393.101 (Instructions to Delegates and Alternate Delegates) in effect at the time the vote is taken;(B)
exceeds the scope or subject matter of the Article V convention as authorized by the legislature in the application to the United States Congress to call the convention if the legislature made an application to call the convention; or(C)
exceeds the scope or subject matter of the Article V convention if the legislature did not make an application to the United States Congress to call the convention.
Source:
Section 393.001 — Definitions, https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/GV/htm/GV.393.htm#393.001 (accessed Jun. 5, 2024).
