Texas § EL.83.004 - CLERK FOR ELECTIONS ORDERED BY COUNTY AUTHORITY NOT HELD AT COUNTY EXPENSE
Full text of Texas The Texas Constitution § EL.83.004 — CLERK FOR ELECTIONS ORDERED BY COUNTY AUTHORITY NOT HELD AT COUNTY EXPENSE, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ EL.83.004. CLERK FOR ELECTIONS ORDERED BY COUNTY AUTHORITY NOT HELD AT COUNTY EXPENSE
CLERK FOR ELECTIONS ORDERED BY COUNTY AUTHORITY NOT HELD AT COUNTY EXPENSE. (a) In an election ordered by the commissioners court, county judge, county board of school trustees, or any other county authority and not held at county expense, the authority ordering the election shall appoint the early voting clerk. (b) If the county clerk is appointed as early voting clerk under this section, the county clerk shall serve in that capacity, and the authority responsible for paying the expenses of the election shall reimburse the county for the time spent by the county clerk as the early voting clerk and by the county clerk's deputies as deputy early voting clerks. (c) To be eligible for appointment as early voting clerk under this section, a person other than the county clerk must meet the requirements for eligibility for service as a presiding election judge, except that the appointee must be a qualified voter of the county and is not required to be a qualified voter of any other particular territory. Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 211, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1986. Amended by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 203, Sec. 2.06; Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 554, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1991.
Source: official Texas text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Texas § EL.83.004
What does The Texas Constitution § EL.83.004 cover?
Section EL.83.004 ("CLERK FOR ELECTIONS ORDERED BY COUNTY AUTHORITY NOT HELD AT COUNTY EXPENSE") 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.83.004?
A common citation format is "The Texas Constitution § EL.83.004" (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.83.004 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.