Election Code §204.021

In force on Apr 19, 2018 · this text took effect Jan 01, 1986 · same as today's text

VACANCY FILLED AT SPECIAL ELECTION

An unexpired term in the office of United States representative may be filled only by a special election in the same manner as provided by Chapter 203 for the legislature, except that Section 203.013 does not apply.

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

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

Every version on file

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

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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