Texas · Through 89th 2nd Called Legislative Session, 2025

Tex. Election Code § 241.007: RUNOFF DELAYED.

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ELECTION CODE
TITLE 14. ELECTION CONTESTS
SUBTITLE C. CONTESTS IN OTHER TRIBUNALS
CHAPTER 241. CONTEST FOR STATE SENATOR OR REPRESENTATIVE

(a) If a special election for which a runoff is necessary according to the official result is contested, the secretary of state shall promptly notify the governor in writing of the contest when the canvass is completed or the petition is received, whichever is later.

(b) The governor shall delay ordering the runoff pending the outcome of the contest.

Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 211, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1986.

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