Sec. 142.0021. FILING DECLARATIONS OF INTENT FOR MORE THAN ONE OFFICE PROHIBITED. (a) A candidate may not file declarations of intent for two or more offices that:
(1) are not permitted by law to be held by the same person; and
(2) are to be voted on at one or more elections held on the same day.
(b) If a person files more than one declaration of intent in violation of this section, each declaration filed subsequent to the first one filed is invalid.
Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1349, Sec. 54, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.
Structure Texas Statutes
Chapter 142 - Independent Candidate in General Election for State and County Officers
Section 142.001. Applicability of Chapter
Section 142.002. Declaration of Intent Required
Section 142.0021. Filing Declarations of Intent for More Than One Office Prohibited
Section 142.003. Preservation of Declaration
Section 142.004. Application Required
Section 142.005. Authority With Whom Application Filed
Section 142.006. Regular Filing Deadline for Application
Section 142.007. Number of Petition Signatures Required
Section 142.008. Statement on Petition
Section 142.009. Petition to Be Circulated After Primary
Section 142.010. Certification of Candidates' Names for Placement on General Election Ballot