Sec. 201.026. DECLARATION OF INELIGIBILITY. (a) If an officer or officer-elect is declared ineligible to hold the office by a judgment of a court or other tribunal, a vacancy occurs on the date the judgment becomes final.
(b) If an officer or officer-elect is declared ineligible to hold the office by an administrative authority, a vacancy occurs on the date the declaration is made.
Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 211, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1986.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 12 - Elections to Fill Vacancy in Office
Chapter 201 - Determination of and Election to Fill Vacancy
Subchapter B. Time Vacancy Occurs
Section 201.021. Time Vacancy Occurs Generally
Section 201.025. Acceptance of Another Office
Section 201.026. Declaration of Ineligibility
Section 201.028. Deceased or Ineligible Candidate Receiving Vote Required for Election