Tex. Occ. Code Section 2035.051
Initiation of Election Contest

Not later than the 30th day after the date the result of the election is declared, any qualified voter of the county may contest the election by filing a petition in the district court of the county.

Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 963 (S.B. 1969), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2019.

Source: Section 2035.051 — Initiation of Election Contest, https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/OC/htm/OC.2035.htm#2035.051 (accessed Jun. 5, 2024).

2035.001
Voter Approval of Racetrack Required 2035.002
Initiation of Legalization Election 2035.003
Election to Approve Wagering on Simulcast Races 2035.004
Application for Petition 2035.005
Contents of Petition Application 2035.006
Contents of Petition 2035.007
Copies 2035.008
Requirements to Order Election 2035.009
Verification of Petition 2035.010
Certification of Petition Signatures 2035.011
Record in Minutes 2035.012
Order for Election 2035.013
Evidence of Validity 2035.014
Election Procedures Governed by Election Code 2035.015
Ballot Proposition 2035.016
Certification of Election Results 2035.017
Frequency of Elections 2035.051
Initiation of Election Contest 2035.052
Parties 2035.053
Conduct of Contest Suit 2035.054
Bond 2035.055
Appeal 2035.056
Contestee 2035.057
Costs of Contest 2035.101
Initiation of Rescission Election 2035.102
Earliest Date for Holding Election 2035.103
Petition Requirements 2035.104
Manner of Conducting Election 2035.105
Ballot Proposition 2035.106
Effect of Rescission

Accessed:
Jun. 5, 2024

§ 2035.051’s source at texas.gov

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Original Source: Section 2035.051 — Initiation of Election Contest, https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/OC/htm/OC.2035.htm#2035.051 (last accessed Jun. 5, 2024).