Tex. Spec. Dist. Local Laws Code § 5002.054 · Subchapter B. DISTRICT ADMINISTRATION

PLACING CANDIDATE ON BALLOT.

Verbatim from the official edition

Text — Current through the 89th 2nd Called Legislative Session, 2025

A request for placing the name of a candidate on the ballot must be filed with the board's presiding officer and be:

(1) in writing and signed by the candidate; or

(2) in the form of a petition signed by at least 25 qualified voters of the district.

Notes and commentary — not statutory text

History

Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.04, eff. April 1, 2009.

Source of truth

Edition: Current through the 89th 2nd Called Legislative Session, 2025
Official file: https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/SD/htm/SD.5002.htm
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