Sec. 278.005. REVIEW BY SECRETARY OF STATE. (a) Not later than the fifth day after the date the candidate's statement is received, the secretary of state may review the statement to determine whether it complies with this chapter.
(b) If the secretary of state determines that the statement does not comply with the applicable requirements, the secretary may reject the statement and deliver written notice of the reason for the rejection to the candidate not later than the second day after the date of rejection.
(c) A candidate whose statement is rejected may resubmit the statement subject to the prescribed deadline.
Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1285, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 16 - Miscellaneous Provisions
Chapter 278 - Voter Information Guide for Judicial Elections
Section 278.001. Applicability of Chapter
Section 278.002. Internet Voter Information Guide
Section 278.003. Statement Filed by Candidate
Section 278.004. Statement Requirements
Section 278.005. Review by Secretary of State
Section 278.006. Preparation of Guide