Election Code §243.010

In force on Feb 23, 2026 · this text took effect Sep 01, 1989 · same as today's text

EVIDENCE

Except as otherwise provided by the governor, the rules of evidence generally applicable to a civil suit in the district court apply to the hearing of an election contest.

History: Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 211, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1986. Amended by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 163, Sec. 14, eff. Sept. 1, 1989.

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

Every version on file

Effective Sep 01, 1989 · seen Nov 2026–Nov 2026

Attorney General opinions that cite it

KP-0519 (Feb 23, 2026): Regarding the legality of activities of election inspectors and poll watchers

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