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Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
In this title, a change in the outcome of an election occurs if, as a result of a recount in the precincts included in a recount document:
(1) a candidate who was shown by the previous vote count to be nominated, elected, or entitled to a place on a runoff ballot or to be tied for nomination, election, or entitlement to a place on a runoff ballot loses that status;
(2) in a presidential general election, the presidential candidate who was shown by the previous vote count to have received the most votes in this state loses that status;
(3) in an election on a measure, the winning side becomes the losing side; or
(4) in a presidential primary election, entitlement to delegate representation at the political party's national presidential nominating convention on behalf of a candidate or an uncommitted delegation is changed.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Texas Election Code - ELEC § 211.003. Change in Outcome of Election - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/tx/election-code/elec-sect-211-003/
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