145.096 – DECEASED OR INELIGIBLE CANDIDATE'S NAME TO APPEAR
Texas Election Code § 145.096
Summary
This law mandates that a deceased or ineligible candidate's name must still appear on the ballot under specific circumstances. It affects candidates who die shortly before the filing deadline or are declared ineligible after a certain time frame.
Candidate's name appears on ballot if they die shortly before filing deadline.
Ineligibility declared after a specific time also requires name on ballot.
Exceptions exist as outlined in related subsections.
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In simple terms: Learn about Texas's DECEASED OR INELIGIBLE CANDIDATE'S NAME TO APPEAR 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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