Texas § EL.16.0921 - CONFIRMATION NOTICE ON CHALLENGE BASED ON RESIDENCE
Full text of Texas The Texas Constitution § EL.16.0921 — CONFIRMATION NOTICE ON CHALLENGE BASED ON RESIDENCE, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ EL.16.0921. CONFIRMATION NOTICE ON CHALLENGE BASED ON RESIDENCE
CONFIRMATION NOTICE ON CHALLENGE BASED ON RESIDENCE. (a) Except as provided by Subsection (c), on the filing of a sworn statement under Section 16.092 alleging a ground based on residence, the registrar shall promptly deliver to the voter whose registration is challenged a confirmation notice in accordance with Section 15.051 , unless the residential address provided in the challenge for the voter is different from the voter's current residential address indicated on the registration records. (b) If the voter fails to submit a response to the registrar in accordance with Section 15.053 , the registrar shall enter the voter's name on the suspense list. (c) The registrar may not deliver a confirmation notice resulting from a sworn statement filed after the 75th day before the date of the general election for state and county officers until after the date of that election. This subsection does not apply to a person who submits a registration application after the 75th day and prior to the 30th day before the general election for state and county officers. Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 797, Sec. 23, eff. Sept. 1, 1995. Amended by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 62, Sec. 5.07, eff. Sept. 1, 1999; Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1166, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 2003. Amended by: Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 1107 (H.B. 2309 ), Sec. 1.07, eff. September 1, 2005. Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 711 (H.B. 3107 ), Sec. 23, eff. September 1, 2021.
Source: official Texas text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Texas § EL.16.0921
What does The Texas Constitution § EL.16.0921 cover?
Section EL.16.0921 ("CONFIRMATION NOTICE ON CHALLENGE BASED ON RESIDENCE") is part of the The Texas Constitution, the codified statutory law of Texas. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Texas § EL.16.0921?
A common citation format is "The Texas Constitution § EL.16.0921" (Texas). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Texas law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Texas official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Texas attorney.
How does Texas § EL.16.0921 apply to my situation?
Statutes are interpreted in context, and application depends on your specific facts. Only a licensed attorney in Texas can advise on how this section applies to you. Contact your state or local bar association for a referral.
Sources & Verification
Not legal advice. Verify against the official source and consult a licensed attorney in Texas.