(a) A person who meets the eligibility requirements
of a voter under the Texas Election Code, Chapter 101, but who will
be on a space flight during the early-voting period and on election
day, may vote under this chapter. In order to vote by this method,
the voter must apply by a Federal Postcard Application ("FPCA") and
meet the requisite deadlines under state law. The FPCA may be submitted
by fax or other electronic means.
(b) The National Aeronautics and Space Administration
("NASA") shall submit in writing to the Secretary of State a method
of transmitting and receiving a secret ballot for persons on a space
flight during an election period. The Secretary of State shall approve,
deny, or request further information from NASA on the proposed method
of transmission.
(c) Proposed changes to an approved ballot transmission
method shall be submitted in writing to the Secretary of State for
approval.
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