Sec. 204.005. VACANCY FILLED AT SPECIAL ELECTION. If a vacancy occurs during an odd-numbered year or after the 62nd day before general primary election day in an even-numbered year, the remainder of the unexpired term shall be filled by a special election in the same manner as provided by Chapter 203 for the legislature, except that:
(1) the minimum number of signatures that must appear on a petition accompanying a candidate's application for a place on the ballot is 5,000; and
(2) Section 203.013 does not apply.
Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 211, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1986. Amended by Acts 1986, 69th Leg., 3rd C.S., ch. 14, Sec. 30, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 12 - Elections to Fill Vacancy in Office
Chapter 204 - Vacancy in Congress
Subchapter A. Vacancy in Senate
Section 204.001. Applicability of Subchapter
Section 204.002. Temporary Appointment to Fill Vacancy
Section 204.003. Vacancy Filled at General Election
Section 204.004. Nomination for Vacancy Filled at General Election