Sec. 51.034.  SPECIFICATIONS FOR BALLOT BOXES.  (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.
(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.
(c)  A ballot box may be used without approval of the secretary of state if the box:
(1)  is an enclosed, opaque container made of metal, wood, or other material;
(2)  is equipped with a hinged top, hasp, and padlock;  and
(3)  complies with Subsection (b).
Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 211, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1986.