Texas Election Code 172.0223 – Limitation On Challenge of Application
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(a) If the application of this section conflicts with the application of § 141.034, this section prevails.
(b) An application for a place on the general primary election ballot may not be challenged for compliance with the applicable requirements as to form, content, and procedure after the 50th day before the date of the election for which the application is made.
Terms Used In Texas Election Code 172.0223
- 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) This section does not apply to a determination of a candidate’s eligibility.
(d) A challenge must state with specificity how the application does not comply with the applicable requirements as to form, content, and procedure. The authority’s review of the challenge is limited to the specific items challenged and any response filed with the authority by the challenged candidate.