Sec. 173.011. FINANCING OF JOINT PRIMARY ELECTIONS GENERALLY. (a) This section applies to the financing of joint primary elections notwithstanding and in addition to other applicable provisions of this code.
(b) Any surplus remaining in a county primary fund shall be remitted to the secretary of state immediately after the final payment from the fund of the necessary expenses for holding the primary elections for that year, but not later than July 1 following the applicable primary election. The surplus in the primary fund shall be remitted regardless of whether state funds were requested by the chair.
(c) The secretary of state shall adopt rules, consistent with this chapter to the extent practicable, that are necessary for the fair and efficient financing of joint primary elections.
Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1349, Sec. 63, eff. Sept. 1, 1997. Amended by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1316, Sec. 39, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.
Structure Texas Statutes
Subtitle B - Parties Nominating by Primary Election
Chapter 173 - Primary Election Financing
Subchapter A. Primary Election Expenses Generally
Section 173.001. State Funds for Primary Authorized
Section 173.002. State Not Liable for Primary Expenses
Section 173.003. Expenses Incurred by County
Section 173.004. State Compensation of County Chair and Secretary of County Executive Committee
Section 173.005. State Compensation for Training Election Judges
Section 173.006. Authority to Reduce Primary Costs
Section 173.007. Limiting State Compensation for Polling Places
Section 173.008. Limiting State Compensation for Election Personnel
Section 173.009. Deadline for Adopting Rules
Section 173.010. Furnishing Rules and Guidelines
Section 173.011. Financing of Joint Primary Elections Generally