Terms Used In Texas Election Code Chapter 42 > Subchapter B - Changing County Precinct Boundaries

• Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
• County election precinct: means an election precinct established under § 42. See Texas Election Code 1.005
• General election: means an election, other than a primary election, that regularly recurs at fixed dates. See Texas Election Code 1.005
• in writing: includes any representation of words, letters, or figures, whether by writing, printing, or other means. See Texas Government Code 312.011
• Population: means the population shown by the most recent federal decennial census. See Texas Government Code 311.005
• 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
• Rule: includes regulation. See Texas Government Code 311.005
• Statute: A law passed by a legislature.
• Voting year: means the 12-month period beginning January 1 of each year. See Texas Election Code 1.005
• Week: means seven consecutive days. See Texas Government Code 311.005
• Year: means 12 consecutive months. See Texas Government Code 311.005