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Texas Special District Local Laws Code - SDLL § 1017.053. Ballot Petition

Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by FindLaw Staff

A person who wants to have the person's name printed on the ballot as a candidate for director must file with the board secretary a petition requesting that action. The petition must be:

(1) signed by at least one registered voter of the district as determined by the most recent official list of registered voters; and

(2) filed not later than the 31st day before the date of the election.

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