Sec. 243.012. DISPOSITION OF CONTEST. (a) The governor shall determine the outcome of the contested election and render the decision not later than the seventh day before the date set by law for the meeting of the electors.
(b) The decision shall declare which set of presidential elector candidates was elected.
(c) The decision shall be in writing and signed by the governor.
(d) Section 221.012(b) does not apply to a contest of an election of presidential electors.
Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 211, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1986. Amended by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 163, Sec. 16, eff. Sept. 1, 1989.
Structure Texas Statutes
Subtitle C - Contests in Other Tribunals
Chapter 243 - Contest for Presidential Electors
Section 243.001. Applicability of Chapter
Section 243.004. Notice to Contestees
Section 243.006. Hearing of Contest
Section 243.007. Master of Discovery
Section 243.008. Discovery and Depositions
Section 243.009. Hearing Procedure
Section 243.011. Attendance of Witnesses