Texas Election Code 243.012 – Disposition of Contest
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(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.
Terms Used In Texas Election Code 243.012
- in writing: includes any representation of words, letters, or figures, whether by writing, printing, or other means. See Texas Government Code 312.011
- Law: means a constitution, statute, city charter, or city ordinance. See Texas Election Code 1.005
- Signed: includes any symbol executed or adopted by a person with present intention to authenticate a writing. See Texas Government Code 311.005
(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.