1. (a) A person commits an offense if the person knowingly:

   1. (1) provides assistance to a voter who is not eligible for assistance;
   2. (2) while assisting a voter prepares the voter's ballot in a way other than the way the voter directs or without direction from the voter;
   3. (3) while assisting a voter suggests by word, sign, or gesture how the voter should vote; or
   4. (4) provides assistance to a voter who has not requested assistance or selected the person to assist the voter.
2. (b) A person commits an offense if the person knowingly assists a voter in violation of Section 64.032(c).

3. (c) An election officer commits an offense if the officer knowingly permits a person to provide assistance:

   1. (1) to a voter who is not eligible for assistance; or
   2. (2) in violation of Section 64.032(c).
4. (d) An offense under this section is a Class A misdemeanor.

Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 211, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1986.

Amended by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 393, Sec. 5, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.