A sample of random voters will be contacted as part of the verification process.
Although not every participating voter will be contacted, it’s important that voters be prepared to ensure a quick and accurate tally of votes.
To provide proof of eligibility, ranchers may use feed receipts, a bill of sale/auction, business records, check stubs or another document that demonstrates ownership of beef cattle between June 6, 2013 and June 6, 2014.
Proof of eligibility must be submitted to the TDA within seven days after a rancher is called by TDA. Proof of eligibility may be submitted via mail, fax or email.
After TDA receives the documentation, it will then determine whether or not that person’s vote is valid or invalid due to eligibility.
The ballots of ranchers who do not provide appropriate documentation, if requested, will be deemed invalid and not counted.
The results of the referendum will be announced after the TDA has sufficiently validated the checkoff votes and is confident in the result.
Additional information about the validation process can be found at: http://bit.ly/1r8EnKi.
Information about the checkoff itself can be found at TexasBeefCheckoff.com.