Texas Election Code - ELEC § 241.0091. Frivolous Petition

(a) The master may on the master's own motion, or shall on the motion of the committee, determine whether the contestant's petition is frivolous or otherwise does not state the grounds necessary to maintain the contest.

(b) After making a determination under Subsection (a), the master shall promptly deliver to the committee a report stating the findings.  The report to the committee may include any recommendation the master considers appropriate.