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Terms Used In Texas Election Code 221.001

  • Measure: means a question or proposal submitted in an election for an expression of the voters' will. See Texas Election Code 1.005
  • 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
  • Special election: means an election that is not a general election or a primary election. See Texas Election Code 1.005
  • United States: includes a department, bureau, or other agency of the United States of America. See Texas Government Code 311.005

This title does not apply to:
(1) a general or special election for the office of United States senator or United States representative;
(2) an election on a measure that is for advisory purposes only; or
(3) a presidential primary election.