Texas Election Code Chapter 501 > Subchapter D – Procedure Following Election
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| § 501.151 | Declaration of Result |
| § 501.152 | Order Prima Facie Evidence |
| § 501.153 | Certification of Result |
| § 501.154 | Posting Order Prohibiting Sale |
| § 501.155 | Election Contest |
Terms Used In Texas Election Code Chapter 501 > Subchapter D - Procedure Following Election
- Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
- Law: means a constitution, statute, city charter, or city ordinance. See Texas Election Code 1.005
- Person: includes corporation, organization, government or governmental subdivision or agency, business trust, estate, trust, partnership, association, and any other legal entity. See Texas Government Code 311.005
- 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