UNAUTHORIZED VOTE.
Tex. GOV'T Code § 393.103.
in effect(a) A delegate or alternate delegate may not cast an unauthorized vote.
(b) Except as provided by Section 393.104 , the determination that a vote is an unauthorized vote may only be made by the house that appointed the delegate or alternate delegate who cast the vote.
(c) A vote determined to be an unauthorized vote is invalid.
(d) A delegate or alternate delegate who casts a vote determined to be an unauthorized vote is disqualified to continue to serve as a delegate or alternate delegate. A vacancy in the office of a delegate or alternate delegate created by the disqualification of the delegate or alternate delegate shall be filled in the manner provided by Section 393.052 .
(e) The presiding officer of the house that determined that a delegate or alternate delegate has cast an unauthorized vote shall promptly notify the head of the state delegation and the presiding officer of the Article V convention that the delegate or alternate delegate has cast an unauthorized vote and is disqualified to serve as a delegate or alternate delegate.
Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 442 (S.B. 21 ), Sec. 1, eff. June 6, 2017.