Texas Election Code Title 14, Chapter 231 - Contest In District Court Generally

• Texas Section 231.001 - Applicability Of Subtitle
  This subtitle applies to an election contest of which the district court has jurisdiction. Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 211, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1,
• Texas Section 231.002 - Applicability Of Rules Governing Civil Suits
  Except as otherwise provided by this subtitle, the rules governing civil suits in the district court apply to an election contest in the district court....
• Texas Section 231.003 - Attendance On Legislature Not Ground For Continuance
  Intended or actual attendance on a session of the legislature by a party or an attorney for a party to an election contest is not...
• Texas Section 231.004 - Disqualification Of District Judge
  (a) The judge of a judicial district that includes any territory covered by a contested election that is less than statewide is disqualified to preside...
• Texas Section 231.005 - Jury Trial Not Allowed
  The district judge shall decide the issues of fact in an election contest without a jury. Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 211, Sec. 1, eff....
• Texas Section 231.006 - Compelling Production Of Election Records And Attendance Of Election Officers
  The limitation on the distance within which a witness may be compelled to attend the trial of a civil suit does not apply to officers...
• Texas Section 231.007 - Procedures For New Election Generally
  (a) If a judgment in an election contest orders that a new election be held, as soon as practicable after the judgment becomes final, the...
• Texas Section 231.008 - Delivery Of Certified Copies Of Judgment
  (a) As soon as practicable after a judgment in an election contest becomes final or, if the judgment orders that a new election be held,...
• Texas Section 231.009 - Precedence Of Contest On Appeal
  An election contest has precedence in the appellate courts and shall be disposed of as expeditiously as practicable. Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 211, Sec....

Last modified: September 28, 2016