Chapter 33 of the Texas Election Code defines a poll watcher as a person appointed to observe the conduct of an election on behalf of:

• A candidate or political party
• The proponents
• Opponents of a measure (specific-purpose political committees)

1. Poll Watcher Guide
2. 4-16 Poll Watcher Appointment Form
3. 4-16f Appointment of Poll Watcher by Candidate on the Ballot or Declared Write-In Candidate
4. 4-17 Instructions or Certificate of Appointment for Watcher for Proposition or Issues
5. 4-17F Certificate of Appointment for Poll Watcher for Propostion or Issues
6. 4-18 Instructions for Appointment of Watcher by Political Party
7. 4-18F Appointment of Poll Watcher by Political Party
8. 4-20F *Certificate of Appointment of Poll Watcher by Candidate
9. 14-2 Instructions for Appointment of Representative for a Recount
10. 14-2F Appointment of Representative for a Recount