Opinion No.

Honorable Tim Curry Criminal District Attorney Tarrant County Courthouse Fort Worth, Texas 76102

Re: Whether a married woman may register to vote under a hyphenated last name consisting of her maiden name and her husband's surname

Dear Mr. Curry:

You ask the following question:

May a married woman register to vote under a hyphenated last name consisting of her maiden name and her husband's surname.

Article 5.13b of the Election Code provides in pertinent part:

An application form for voter registration shall provide that the following required information be furnished by the applicant:(1) The…