Tarrant County Senate District 10 Convention
Saturday, March 28, 2026
Resolutions Committee Report

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Elections
Right of Election Judges and Election Clerks to Carry a Concealed Firearm

Right of Election Judges and Election Clerks to Carry a Concealed Firearm

 

Government and Elections 

 

Elections 

 

221. Fair Elections Procedures: We support the right of eligible voters to cast a ballot in each election once, but we oppose illegal voting, illegal assistance, or allowing votes by ineligible persons. We support:  (a) through (v)

 

(s) Having judges and DPS officers as election marshals that are trained in election law and making them available during elections to hear and resolve election-related cases, to include candidate eligibility. 

 

Add (s) (1) 

Allow qualified election judges and clerks to exercise their lawful right to a concealed weapon for self-defense while serving the public.  

  1. Require compliance with all applicable Texas firearm laws and regulations
  2. Require that the firearm remain concealed at all times while the individual is serving in an election capacity. 
  3. Require that the election judge or clerk possess a license or certification required by state law. 

Ensure that the presence of a concealed firearm shall not interfere with the peaceful and orderly administration of elections