Terms Used In Texas Election Code Chapter 42 > Subchapter C - Other Election Precincts

• County election precinct: means an election precinct established under § 42. See Texas Election Code 1.005
• Law: means a constitution, statute, city charter, or city ordinance. See Texas Election Code 1.005
• Political subdivision: means a county, city, or school district or any other governmental entity that:
  (A) embraces a geographic area with a defined boundary;
  (B) exists for the purpose of discharging functions of government; and
  (C) possesses authority for subordinate self-government through officers selected by it. See Texas Election Code 1.005
• Rule: includes regulation. See Texas Government Code 311.005
• Special election: means an election that is not a general election or a primary election. See Texas Election Code 1.005
• Uniform election date: means an election date prescribed by § 41. See Texas Election Code 1.005