{"data":{"id":"us-tx/tex.-election-code-51.034","jurisdiction":"us-tx","citation":"Tex. Election Code § 51.034","heading":"SPECIFICATIONS FOR BALLOT BOXES.","body":"(a) Each ballot box must be made of a sturdy material and suitably designed for its intended use. Each box must have a lock and key.\n(b) Ballot boxes no. 1 and no. 2 must each have a slot in the top just large enough to receive a ballot. Ballot boxes no. 3 and no. 4 are not required to have a slot, but if a slot is provided, it may not be larger than that prescribed for boxes no. 1 and no. 2.\n(c) A ballot box may be used without approval of the secretary of state if the box:\n(1) is an enclosed, opaque container made of metal, wood, or other material;\n(2) is equipped with a hinged top, hasp, and padlock; and\n(3) complies with Subsection (b).\nActs 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 211, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1986.","path":["ELECTION CODE","TITLE 5. ELECTION SUPPLIES","CHAPTER 51. ELECTION SUPPLIES","SUBCHAPTER B. ELECTION EQUIPMENT"],"source_url":"https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/EL/htm/EL.51.htm#51.034","current_through":"89th 2nd Called Legislative Session, 2025","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-08-27T01:47:06Z","sha256":"0344094343a69359cce02995cc056696a765cec33194bfb439010306394e14fb","source_id":"us-tx","stale":false,"prev":"us-tx/tex.-election-code-51.033","next":"us-tx/tex.-election-code-51.035"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}