Sec. 141.003. AGE AND RESIDENCE REQUIREMENTS FOR HOME-RULE CITY OFFICE. (a) Different age and residence requirements from those prescribed by Section 141.001 may be prescribed by a home-rule city charter, but a minimum age may not be more than 21 years and a minimum length of residence in the state or city may not be more than 12 months immediately preceding election day.
(b) A charter provision is void if it prescribes a minimum age requirement of more than 21 years or a minimum length of residence requirement of more than 12 months.
Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 211, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1986.
Structure Texas Statutes
Chapter 141 - Candidacy for Public Office Generally
Subchapter A. Eligibility for Public Office
Section 141.001. Eligibility Requirements for Public Office
Section 141.002. Effect of Boundary Change on Residence Requirement for Precinct Office
Section 141.003. Age and Residence Requirements for Home-Rule City Office
Section 141.004. Effect of Boundary Change on Residence Requirement for City Office