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{{DISPLAYTITLE:Article III, Section 41 of the Texas Constitution (''<small>"Elections by Senate and House of Representatives"</small>'')}}{{Texas Constitution|text=Adopted February 15, 1876:
{{DISPLAYTITLE:Article III, Section 41 of the Texas Constitution (''<small>"Elections by Senate and House of Representatives"</small>'')}}{{Texas Constitution|text=Adopted February 15, 1876:


'''In all elections by the Senate and House of Representatives, jointly or separately, the vote shall be given viva voce, except in the election of their officers.'''
'''In all elections by the Senate and House of Representatives, jointly or separately, the vote shall be given ''viva voce'', except in the election of their officers.'''


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In the election context, "viva voce" means casting votes aloud for all to hear rather than by secret ballot.
In the election context, "viva voce" means casting a vote aloud for all to hear rather than by secret ballot.


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|seo_title=Article III, Section 41 of the Texas Constitution ("Elections by Senate and House of Representatives")
|seo_title=Article III, Section 41 of the Texas Constitution ("Elections by Senate and House of Representatives")
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|seo_description=The legislative power of Texas is vested in a Senate and House of Representatives.
|seo_description=The legislative power of Texas is vested in a Senate and House of Representatives.
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