(a) An application for a place on the ballot must be filed not later than 5 p.m. of the 30th day after runoff primary election day, except as provided by Section 202.007.
(b) An application filed by mail is considered to be filed at the time of its receipt by the appropriate authority.

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Terms Used In Texas Election Code 142.006

  • Primary election: means an election held by a political party under Chapter 172 to select its nominees for public office, and, unless the context indicates otherwise, the term includes a presidential primary election. See Texas Election Code 1.005