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Texas Election Code § 204.003

Vacancy Filled at General Election

Vacancy in Congress · Vacancy in Senate

If a vacancy occurs on or after January 1 of an even-numbered year and on or before the 62nd day before general primary election day, the remainder of the unexpired term shall be filled at the next general election for state and county officers.

Official text of the Texas Election Code as published by the Texas Legislative Council.

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Legislative history

Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 211, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1986. Amended by Acts 1986, 69th Leg., 3rd C.S., ch. 14, Sec. 30, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.