Tex. Elec. Code § 16.093 · Subchapter D. CHALLENGE OF REGISTRATION
HEARING ON CHALLENGE.
Text — Current through the 89th 2nd Called Legislative Session, 2025
(a) On the filing of a sworn statement under Section 16.092 alleging a ground other than residence, the registrar shall schedule a hearing on the challenge. The hearing procedure does not apply to an allegation of a ground based on residence.
(b) The registrar shall conduct the hearing not later than the 20th day after the date the statement is filed or on a later date requested by either party and agreed to by both parties.
(c) A party may appear personally at the hearing to offer evidence or argument. A party may offer evidence or argument by affidavit without personally appearing if the party submits the affidavit to the registrar before the hearing begins.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 211, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1986. Amended by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 797, Sec. 24, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.
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- https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/EL/htm/EL.16.htm
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