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Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
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(1) “Alternate delegate” means an individual appointed under Section 393.051 to represent this state as an alternate delegate at an Article V convention.
(2) “Article V convention” means a convention called by the United States Congress under Article V of the United States Constitution.
(3) “Delegate” means:
(A) an individual appointed under Section 393.051 to represent this state as a delegate at an Article V convention; or
(B) an alternate delegate who fills a vacancy in the office of the alternate delegate's paired delegate.
(4) “Unauthorized vote” means a vote cast by a delegate or alternate delegate at an Article V convention that:
(A) is contrary to the instructions adopted under Section 393.101 in effect at the time the vote is taken;
(B) exceeds the scope or subject matter of the Article V convention as authorized by the legislature in the application to the United States Congress to call the convention if the legislature made an application to call the convention; or
(C) exceeds the scope or subject matter of the Article V convention if the legislature did not make an application to the United States Congress to call the convention.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Texas Government Code - GOV'T § 393.001. Definitions - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/tx/government-code/gov-t-sect-393-001/
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