(a) A qualified voter is eligible to vote a late ballot as provided by this chapter if:
(1) the voter will be absent from the county of residence on election day because of the death of a person related to the voter within the second degree by consanguinity or affinity, as determined under Chapter 573, Government Code; and
(2) the death occurs on or after the day before the last day of the period for early voting by personal appearance.
(b) In this chapter, “late ballot” means a ballot voted under this chapter.

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Terms Used In Texas Election Code 103.001

  • Person: includes corporation, organization, government or governmental subdivision or agency, business trust, estate, trust, partnership, association, and any other legal entity. See Texas Government Code 311.005