145.002 – PROCEDURE FOR OMITTING DECEASED CANDIDATE'S NAME
Texas Election Code § 145.002
Summary
This law outlines the procedure for removing a deceased candidate's name from the ballot. It affects election officials who must act upon receiving reliable information of a candidate's death, ensuring the ballot reflects current candidates.
Requires removal of deceased candidates' names from ballots.
Election officials must act on reliable death information.
Certification by the secretary of state may alter this process.
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In simple terms: Learn about Texas's PROCEDURE FOR OMITTING DECEASED CANDIDATE'S NAME 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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