146.081 – CANDIDATE'S NAME REQUIRED TO APPEAR ON LIST. In
Texas Election Code § 146.081
Summary
This law mandates that for a write-in vote to be valid in a special election for the legislature, the candidate's name must be on an official list of write-in candidates. This affects candidates and voters participating in such elections, ensuring that only recognized write-in candidates are counted.
Write-in votes require names on an official list.
Applies to special elections for legislative vacancies.
Invalid write-in votes will not be counted.
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In simple terms: Learn about Texas's CANDIDATE'S NAME REQUIRED TO APPEAR ON LIST. In 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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