Sec. 146.023. DECLARATION OF WRITE-IN CANDIDACY REQUIRED. (a) To be entitled to a place on the list of write-in candidates, a candidate must make a declaration of write-in candidacy.
(b) A declaration of write-in candidacy must, in addition to satisfying the requirements prescribed by Section 141.031 for an application for a place on the ballot, be accompanied by the appropriate filing fee or, instead of the filing fee, a petition that satisfies the requirements prescribed by Subchapter C, Chapter 141.
(c) A candidate may not file a declaration of write-in candidacy for more than one office. If a person files more than one declaration of write-in candidacy in violation of this subsection, each declaration filed subsequent to the first one filed is invalid.
(d) A declaration of write-in candidacy is public information immediately on its filing.
Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 211, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1986. Amended by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 170, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1991; Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 728, Sec. 58, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.
Structure Texas Statutes
Chapter 146 - Write-in Candidate
Subchapter B. Write-in Candidate in General Election for State and County Officers
Section 146.021. Applicability of Subchapter
Section 146.022. Candidate's Name Required to Appear on List
Section 146.023. Declaration of Write-in Candidacy Required
Section 146.0232. Number of Petition Signatures Required
Section 146.024. Authority With Whom Declaration Filed
Section 146.025. Filing Period
Section 146.026. Review of Declaration
Section 146.027. Limitation on Challenge of Declaration
Section 146.028. Preservation of Declaration
Section 146.029. Certification of Candidate for Placement on List of Write-in Candidates
Section 146.030. Candidate Not Certified
Section 146.0301. Withdrawal as Write-in Candidate