Sec. 1069.053. BALLOT PETITION. (a) 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:
(1) be signed by not fewer than 25 qualified voters;
(2) be filed by the deadline imposed by Section 144.005, Election Code; and
(3) specify the commissioners precinct the person wants to represent or specify that the person wants to represent the district at large.
(b) The board secretary may accept the petition only if it is accompanied by evidence showing that the candidate has the qualifications required by Section 1069.054.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 70 (S.B. 1147), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2013.
Structure Texas Statutes
Special District Local Laws Code
Subtitle A - Hospital Districts
Chapter 1069 - Nacogdoches County Hospital District
Subchapter B. District Administration
Section 1069.051. Board Election; Term
Section 1069.052. Notice of Election
Section 1069.053. Ballot Petition
Section 1069.054. Qualifications for Office
Section 1069.055. Board Vacancy
Section 1069.057. Quorum; Voting Requirement
Section 1069.058. District Administrator; Assistant Administrator
Section 1069.059. General Duties of District Administrator
Section 1069.060. Staff and Employees