Texas Election Code 241.007 – Runoff Delayed
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(a) If a special election for which a runoff is necessary according to the official result is contested, the secretary of state shall promptly notify the governor in writing of the contest when the canvass is completed or the petition is received, whichever is later.
(b) The governor shall delay ordering the runoff pending the outcome of the contest.
Terms Used In Texas Election Code 241.007
- in writing: includes any representation of words, letters, or figures, whether by writing, printing, or other means. See Texas Government Code 312.011
- Special election: means an election that is not a general election or a primary election. See Texas Election Code 1.005