Tex. Gov't Code Section 393.001
Definitions


In this chapter:

(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.
Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 442 (S.B. 21), Sec. 1, eff. June 6, 2017.

Source: Section 393.001 — Definitions, https://statutes.­capitol.­texas.­gov/Docs/GV/htm/GV.­393.­htm#393.­001 (accessed May 11, 2024).

Accessed:
May 11, 2024

§ 393.001’s source at texas​.gov