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Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(a) Except as provided by Section 146.030, the authority with whom a declaration of write-in candidacy is required to be filed shall certify in writing for placement on the list of write-in candidates the name of each candidate who files with the authority a declaration that complies with Section 146.023(b). If no name is to be certified, the authority shall certify that fact in writing.
(b) Each name shall be certified in the form indicated on the candidate's declaration of write-in candidacy, subject to Subchapter B, Chapter 52. 1
(c) Not later than the 68th day before election day, the certifying authority shall deliver the certification to the authority responsible for having the official ballot prepared in each county in which the office sought by the candidate is to be voted on.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Texas Election Code - ELEC § 146.029. Certification of Candidate for Placement on List of Write-In Candidates - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/tx/election-code/elec-sect-146-029/
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