Current with legislation from the 2023 Regular and Special Sessions signed by the Governor as of November 21, 2023.
Section 61.012 - Access By Persons With Disabilities(a) Except as provided by Section 61.013, each polling place must provide at least one voting station that:(1) complies with: (A) Section 504 of the federal Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. Section 794) and its subsequent amendments;(B) Title II of the federal Americans with Disabilities Act (42 U.S.C. Section 12131 et seq.) and its subsequent amendments; and(C) the requirements for accessibility under 42 U.S.C. Section 15481(a)(3) and its subsequent amendments; and(2) provides a practical and effective means for voters with physical disabilities to cast a secret ballot.(b) Repealed by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1182, Sec. 4, eff. June 15, 2007.Amended by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1182, Sec. 2, eff. 6/15/2007.Amended by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1182, Sec. 4, eff. 6/15/2007.Amended by Acts 2006, 79th Leg., 3rd C.S., Ch. 5, Sec. 11.02, eff. 5/31/2006. Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1315, Sec. 20, eff. 1/1/2004.