144.005 – FILING DEADLINE. (a) Except as provided by
Texas Election Code § 144.005
Summary
This law establishes the deadlines for filing applications to appear on the ballot in Texas elections. It specifies that applications must be submitted by 5 p.m. on the 62nd day before the election and cannot be filed earlier than 30 days before this deadline.
Applications must be filed by 5 p.m. 62 days before the election.
Filing cannot occur earlier than 30 days before the deadline.
Mail applications are considered filed upon receipt.
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In simple terms: Learn about Texas's FILING DEADLINE. (a) Except as provided by law, including definitions, penalties, and legal implications.. This means people must follow this rule, and breaking it can lead to criminal penalties.
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