Texas Election Code Title 12, Chapter 203 - Vacancy In Legislature

• Texas Section 203.001 - Applicability Of Chapter
  This chapter applies to the offices of state senator and state representative. Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 211, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1986.
• Texas Section 203.002 - Vacancy Filled At Special Election
  An unexpired term in office may be filled only by a special election in accordance with this chapter. Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 211, Sec....
• Texas Section 203.003 - Majority Vote Required
  To be elected in a special election for an unexpired term, a candidate must receive a majority of the total number of votes received by...
• Texas Section 203.004 - Date Of Election
  (a) Except as provided by Subsection (b), a special election shall be held on the first uniform election date occurring on or after the 36th...
• Texas Section 203.005 - Application Required
  (a) To be entitled to a place on a special election ballot, a candidate must make an application for a place on the ballot. (b)...
• Texas Section 203.006 - Application Filed With Secretary Of State
  An application for a place on a special election ballot must be filed with the secretary of state. Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 211, Sec....
• Texas Section 203.007 - Number Of Petition Signatures Required
  The minimum number of signatures that must appear on the petition authorized by Section 203.005(b)(2)(B) is 500. Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 211, Sec. 1,...
• Texas Section 203.008 - Circulation Of Petition
  A petition authorized by Section 203.005(b)(2)(B) may not be circulated before the day after the date the vacancy occurs. Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 211,...
• Texas Section 203.009 - Certification Of Candidates For Placement On Ballot
  (a) Except as provided by Subsection (c), the secretary of state shall certify in writing for placement on the special election ballot the name of...
• Texas Section 203.010 - Time For Certification Of Runoff Candidates
  The certification of the names of the runoff candidates for placement on a runoff ballot shall be delivered not later than the fifth day after...
• Texas Section 203.011 - Party Alignment On Ballot
  The party alignment of each candidate shall be printed on the official ballot next to the candidate's name. Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 211, Sec....
• Texas Section 203.012 - Time Of Canvass
  (a) The commissioners court shall convene to conduct the local canvass not later than the 10th day after election day. (b) The governor shall conduct...
• Texas Section 203.013 - Expedited Election
  (a) This section applies to a special election to fill an unexpired term if a vacancy occurs: (1) during a regular session of the legislature...
• Texas Section 203.014 - Disposition Of Filing Fees
  The secretary of state shall deposit the filing fees received under Section 203.005 in a suspense account with the comptroller until after election day. The...

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