Election Code §203.004

In force on Sep 01, 2021 · this text took effect Sep 01, 2021 · same as today's text

DATE OF ELECTION

(a) Except as provided by Subsection (b), a special election shall be held on the first uniform election date occurring on or after the 36th day after the date the election is ordered. (b) If the election is to be held as an emergency election, it shall be held on a Tuesday or Saturday occurring on or after the 36th day and on or before the 64th day after the date the election is ordered.

History: Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 211, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1986. Amended by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 389, Sec. 5, eff. Sept. 1, 1991. Amended by: Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 711 (H.B. 3107 ), Sec. 88, eff. September 1, 2021.

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

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Attorney General opinions that cite it

KP-0191 (Apr 19, 2018): Whether the emergency powers under section 418.016 of the Government Code · authorize the Governor to suspend relevant state election laws and order an emergency special election

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