Texas § EL.61.014 - USE OF CERTAIN DEVICES
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§ EL.61.014. USE OF CERTAIN DEVICES
USE OF CERTAIN DEVICES. (a) Except as permitted by Sections 61.012 and 61.013 , a person may not use a wireless communication device within a room in which voting is taking place. (b) A person may not use any mechanical or electronic means of recording images or sound within 100 feet of a voting station. (c) The presiding judge may require a person who violates this section to turn off the device or to leave the polling place. (d) This section does not apply to: (1) an election officer in conducting the officer's official duties; (2) the use of election equipment necessary for the conduct of the election; or (3) a person who is employed at the location in which a polling place is located while the person is acting in the course of the person's employment. (e) The secretary of state shall require a presiding judge to post a notice that states the prohibition on the use of a wireless communication device in a prominent and reasonably visible location outside of a room in which voting is taking place. Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 697 (H.B. 1921 ), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2007. Renumbered from Election Code, Section 61.013 by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 87 (S.B. 1969 ), Sec. 27.001(12), eff. September 1, 2009. Amended by: Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 175 (H.B. 1493 ), Sec. 1, eff. May 27, 2009. Acts 2025, 89th Leg., R.S., Ch. 945 (H.B. 3909 ), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2025. SUBCHAPTER B. INTERPRETER
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