Sec. 172.0223. LIMITATION ON CHALLENGE OF APPLICATION. (a) If the application of this section conflicts with the application of Section 141.034, this section prevails.
(b) An application for a place on the general primary election ballot may not be challenged for compliance with the applicable requirements as to form, content, and procedure after the 50th day before the date of the election for which the application is made.
(c) This section does not apply to a determination of a candidate's eligibility.
(d) A challenge must state with specificity how the application does not comply with the applicable requirements as to form, content, and procedure. The authority's review of the challenge is limited to the specific items challenged and any response filed with the authority by the challenged candidate.
Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1131 (H.B. 2640), Sec. 16, eff. September 1, 2019.
Structure Texas Statutes
Subtitle B - Parties Nominating by Primary Election
Chapter 172 - Primary Elections
Subchapter B. Application for Place on Ballot
Section 172.021. Application Required
Section 172.022. Authority With Whom Application Filed
Section 172.0221. Notice to Candidate Regarding Posting of Certain Information
Section 172.0222. Review of Application; Notice to Candidate
Section 172.0223. Limitation on Challenge of Application
Section 172.023. Regular Filing Period
Section 172.025. Number of Petition Signatures Required
Section 172.026. Restriction on Petition Signer
Section 172.027. Statement on Petition
Section 172.028. State Chair's Certification of Names for Placement on General Primary Ballot
Section 172.029. Submission and Compilation of Information Pertaining to Candidates