Election Code §142.004

In force on Feb 23, 2017 · this text took effect Jan 01, 1986 · same as today's text

APPLICATION REQUIRED

(a) To be entitled to a place on the general election ballot, a candidate must make an application for a place on the ballot. (b) An application must, in addition to complying with Section 141.031 , be accompanied by a petition that satisfies the requirements prescribed by Section 141.062 .

History: Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 211, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1986.

Source: the Legislature's file server, seen Nov 08, 2026.

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Effective Jan 01, 1986 · seen Nov 2026–Nov 2026

Attorney General opinions that cite it

KP-0161 (Feb 23, 2017): Requirements for signatures on a petition filed in connection with a candidate's application for a place on the ballot ·

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