142.005 – AUTHORITY WITH WHOM APPLICATION FILED. An
Texas Election Code § 142.005
Summary
This law specifies where candidates must file their applications to be placed on the ballot in Texas. For statewide or district offices, applications are submitted to the secretary of state, while county or precinct office applications go to the county judge.
Applications for statewide offices go to the secretary of state.
County or precinct office applications are filed with the county judge.
Establishes clear filing authority for election candidates.
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