(a) The submission of a recount petition delays the issuance of a certificate of election and qualification for the office involved in the recount pending completion of the recount.
(b) A candidate may not qualify for an office involved in a recount before completion of the recount.
(c) This section does not affect a candidate who has received a certificate of election and qualified for an office before the submission of a recount petition involving the office.
(d) The secretary of state shall prescribe any procedures necessary to implement this section.
Official text of the Texas Election Code as published by the Texas Legislative Council.