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    • Chapter 142 - Independent Candidate in General Election for State and County Officers
    • Section 142.005. Authority With Whom Application Filed

    Texas Statutes
    Chapter 142 - Independent Candidate in General Election for State and County Officers
    Section 142.005. Authority With Whom Application Filed

    Sec. 142.005. AUTHORITY WITH WHOM APPLICATION FILED. An application for a place on the ballot must be filed with:
    (1) the secretary of state, for a statewide or district office; or
    (2) the county judge, for a county or precinct office.
    Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 211, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1986.

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    Structure Texas Statutes

    Texas Statutes

    Election Code

    Title 9 - Candidates

    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

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