(a) The filing fee for a write-in candidate is the amount prescribed by Section 172.024 for a candidate for nomination for the same office in a general primary election.
(b) A filing fee received by the secretary of state shall be deposited in the state treasury to the credit of the general revenue fund.

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Terms Used In Texas Election Code 146.0231

  • 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

(c) A filing fee received by the county judge shall be deposited in the county treasury to the credit of the county general fund.

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