Sec. 201.029. DECLINATION OF OFFICER-ELECT. If an officer-elect declines to qualify for the office before assuming office for the term for which elected, a vacancy in the term occurs on the date the declination is delivered to the appropriate authority.
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