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2023 Texas Statutes › Election Code › Title 10 - Political Parties › Subtitle B - Parties Nominating by Primary Election › Chapter 172 - Primary Elections › Subchapter D. Ballot › Section 172.084. Order of Names on Runoff Primary Ballot

Sec. 172.084.  ORDER OF NAMES ON RUNOFF PRIMARY BALLOT.  (a)  The order of the candidates' names on the runoff primary election ballot for each county shall be in the same order as on the general primary election ballot.
(b)  Repealed by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 828 (H.B. 1735), Sec. 64(1), eff. September 1, 2017.
(c)  Repealed by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 828 (H.B. 1735), Sec. 64(1), eff. September 1, 2017.
(d)  Repealed by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 828 (H.B. 1735), Sec. 64(1), eff. September 1, 2017.
(e)  Repealed by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 828 (H.B. 1735), Sec. 64(1), eff. September 1, 2017.
Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 211, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1986.  Amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 864, Sec. 140, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.
Amended by:
Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1055 (H.B. 3103), Sec. 6, eff. June 14, 2013.
Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 828 (H.B. 1735), Sec. 29, eff. September 1, 2017.
Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 828 (H.B. 1735), Sec. 64(1), eff. September 1, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Election Code › Title 10 - Political Parties › Subtitle B - Parties Nominating by Primary Election › Chapter 172 - Primary Elections › Subchapter D. Ballot › Section 172.085. Name of Party on Ballot

Sec. 172.085.  NAME OF PARTY ON BALLOT.  The name of the political party holding a primary election shall be placed at the top of the primary ballot.
Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 211, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1986.
2023 Texas Statutes › Election Code › Title 10 - Political Parties › Subtitle B - Parties Nominating by Primary Election › Chapter 172 - Primary Elections › Subchapter D. Ballot › Section 172.086. Pledge on Ballot

Sec. 172.086.  PLEDGE ON BALLOT.  The following pledge shall be placed on the primary election ballot above the listing of candidates' names:  "I am a (insert appropriate political party) and understand that I am ineligible to vote or participate in another political party's primary election or convention during this voting year."
Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 211, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1986.
2023 Texas Statutes › Election Code › Title 10 - Political Parties › Subtitle B - Parties Nominating by Primary Election › Chapter 172 - Primary Elections › Subchapter D. Ballot › Section 172.087. Referendum Ordered by State Executive Committee

Sec. 172.087.  REFERENDUM ORDERED BY STATE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE.  The state executive committee may provide by resolution that a proposal to include a demand for specific legislation or any other matter in the party's platform or resolutions be submitted to a vote by placement on the general primary election ballot.  The state executive committee shall prescribe the wording of the proposition submitting a proposal.
Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 211, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1986.
2023 Texas Statutes › Election Code › Title 10 - Political Parties › Subtitle B - Parties Nominating by Primary Election › Chapter 172 - Primary Elections › Subchapter D. Ballot › Section 172.088. Voter Petition for Referendum

Sec. 172.088.  VOTER PETITION FOR REFERENDUM.  (a)  Voters by petition may require that a proposal to include a demand for specific legislation or any other matter in a political party's platform or resolutions be submitted to a vote in the party's general primary election by placement on the general primary election ballot.
(b)  Subject to Subsection (c), a petition under this section must satisfy the requirements prescribed by Section 141.062 for a candidate's petition and must state the proposal that is to be submitted.  The petition is otherwise subject to the applicable provisions of Subchapter C, Chapter 141, except as provided by this section.
(c)  A political party by rule may provide for restricting petition signers on the basis of party alignment or preference.
(d)  The petition must be filed with the state chair of the political party holding the primary to which the petition applies before the date of the regular filing deadline for candidates' applications for a place on the primary ballot.
(e)  The minimum number of signatures that must appear on the petition is five percent of the total vote received by all candidates for governor in the party's most recent gubernatorial general primary election.
(f)  A signer's voter registration is not required to be in any particular territory.
(g)  The state executive committee shall prescribe the wording of the ballot language for the proposition submitted by the petition.
Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 211, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1986.  Amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 864, Sec. 141, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.
Amended by:
Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1131 (H.B. 2640), Sec. 19, eff. September 1, 2019.
2023 Texas Statutes › Election Code › Title 10 - Political Parties › Subtitle B - Parties Nominating by Primary Election › Chapter 172 - Primary Elections › Subchapter D. Ballot › Section 172.089. Order of Party Offices on Ballot

Sec. 172.089.  ORDER OF PARTY OFFICES ON BALLOT.  The party offices of county chair and precinct chair shall be listed on the primary election ballot after the public offices with the office of county chair listed first.
Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 211, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1986.  Amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 864, Sec. 142, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.
2023 Texas Statutes › Election Code › Title 10 - Political Parties › Subtitle B - Parties Nominating by Primary Election › Chapter 172 - Primary Elections › Subchapter D. Ballot › Section 172.090. Separate Ballot for Office of Precinct Chair

Sec. 172.090.  SEPARATE BALLOT FOR OFFICE OF PRECINCT CHAIR.  (a)  In a primary election, the county executive committee may provide by resolution, order, or other official action for voting by separate paper ballot for the office of precinct chair.
(b)  The separate paper ballot for precinct chair must conform to the applicable standards governing regular paper ballots, except that the ballot shall be limited to the office of precinct chair.
(c)  The secretary of state shall prescribe the form of the ballot for precinct chair consistent with this section.
(d)  The county chair or the county clerk may produce and number ballots by hand under this section.
(e)  The secretary of state shall adopt rules for conducting a hand count of ballots under this section.
Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 211, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1986.  Amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 864, Sec. 143, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.
Amended by:
Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1131 (H.B. 2640), Sec. 20, eff. September 1, 2019.
2023 Texas Statutes › Election Code › Title 10 - Political Parties › Subtitle B - Parties Nominating by Primary Election › Chapter 172 - Primary Elections › Subchapter E. Conduct of Election › Section 172.111. Conduct of Primary Election Generally

Sec. 172.111.  CONDUCT OF PRIMARY ELECTION GENERALLY.  (a)  With respect to the conduct of a primary election, this subchapter supersedes Title 6 to the extent of any conflict.
(b)  The county executive committee shall supervise the overall conduct of a primary election in each county.
Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 211, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1986.
2023 Texas Statutes › Election Code › Title 10 - Political Parties › Subtitle B - Parties Nominating by Primary Election › Chapter 172 - Primary Elections › Subchapter E. Conduct of Election › Section 172.1111. Posting Notice of Conventions Required

Sec. 172.1111.  POSTING NOTICE OF CONVENTIONS REQUIRED.  (a)  Before the opening of the polls during the early voting period and on election day, the presiding judge shall post at each outside door through which a voter may enter the building in which the polling place is located a written notice in bold print of the date, hour, and place for each precinct, county, senatorial, or state convention that a voter in the precinct may be eligible to attend during the election year.
(b)  Notice posted under this section may include:
(1)  the website of the county party and state party; and
(2)  any other information deemed necessary by the state executive committee.
(b-1)  The state chair shall develop a form for the notice that may be used statewide.  The judge is not required to use an officially prescribed form for the notice, but must include any information required by this section.
(b-2)  A state chair, county chair, or precinct chair shall provide the presiding judge with the necessary information respecting the chair's associated convention.
(c)  The notice must remain posted continuously through the early voting period and on election day.
Added by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 472, Sec. 44, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.  Amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1349, Sec. 61, eff. Sept. 1, 1997;  Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1350, Sec. 8, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.
Amended by:
Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 828 (H.B. 1735), Sec. 30, eff. September 1, 2017.
Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1131 (H.B. 2640), Sec. 21, eff. September 1, 2019.
2023 Texas Statutes › Election Code › Title 10 - Political Parties › Subtitle B - Parties Nominating by Primary Election › Chapter 172 - Primary Elections › Subchapter E. Conduct of Election › Section 172.1112. Notice of Election

Sec. 172.1112.  NOTICE OF ELECTION.  (a)  The county clerk shall post a notice of the election and a notice of consolidated precincts, if applicable, in the manner prescribed by Section 4.003(b) for general and special elections.  The notice of the election shall be posted on the county's Internet website, if the county maintains a website.  If the county does not maintain a website, the notice shall be posted on the bulletin board used for posting notice of meetings of the commissioners court.
(b)  The requirements prescribed by Section 4.004 for the contents of the notice of a general or special election apply to the notice of election required by Subsection (a).
Added by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 479, Sec. 4, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.  Renumbered from Election Code Sec. 172.1111 by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 2, Sec. 7.11, eff. Aug. 28, 1989.  Amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 864, Sec. 144, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.
Amended by:
Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 828 (H.B. 1735), Sec. 31, eff. September 1, 2017.
Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1131 (H.B. 2640), Sec. 22, eff. September 1, 2019.
2023 Texas Statutes › Election Code › Title 10 - Political Parties › Subtitle B - Parties Nominating by Primary Election › Chapter 172 - Primary Elections › Subchapter E. Conduct of Election › Section 172.1113. County Chair Permitted in Polling Place

Sec. 172.1113.  COUNTY CHAIR PERMITTED IN POLLING PLACE.  (a)  In this section, "voting period" means the period beginning when the polls open for voting and ending when the polls close or the last voter has voted, whichever is later.
(b)  The county chair of a political party conducting a primary election may be in a polling place during the voting period as necessary to perform administrative functions related to the conduct of the election.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 333 (H.B. 1996), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Election Code › Title 10 - Political Parties › Subtitle B - Parties Nominating by Primary Election › Chapter 172 - Primary Elections › Subchapter E. Conduct of Election › Section 172.1114. Distribution of Notice of Conventions

Sec. 172.1114.  DISTRIBUTION OF NOTICE OF CONVENTIONS.  (a)  A political party may prepare a notice not larger than letter-sized for distribution to each voter participating in the party's primary election at the time the voter is accepted for voting.
(b)  The notice may include:
(1)  information describing the party's convention process;
(2)  information detailing the time and place of the party's first-level convention process;
(3)  contact information for the county and state political parties; and
(4)  website links for information and registration for party conventions.
(c)  The state chair of a political party shall prescribe a form for a notice that may be used in any county.  A county chair of a political party may prescribe a specific notice for the county chair's county.  The same notice must be used in all precincts within a county.
(d)  A notice must be approved by the secretary of state.  If a county chair of a political party uses the form of notice prescribed by the state chair, only the convention location and time may be added without the secretary of state's approval.
(e)  A county chair of a political party shall supply or contract with the authority to supply a notice prepared according to this section to the authority conducting the election not later than the 30th day before the date early voting by personal appearance begins.  The authority's preparation of copies is a necessary expense incurred in connection with a primary election under Section 173.001.
(f)  The secretary of state shall prescribe procedures and adopt rules as necessary to implement this section.
Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 828 (H.B. 1735), Sec. 32, eff. September 1, 2017.
Amended by:
Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1131 (H.B. 2640), Sec. 23, eff. September 1, 2019.
2023 Texas Statutes › Election Code › Title 10 - Political Parties › Subtitle B - Parties Nominating by Primary Election › Chapter 172 - Primary Elections › Subchapter E. Conduct of Election › Section 172.112. Write-in Voting

Sec. 172.112.  WRITE-IN VOTING.  Write-in voting in a primary election is not permitted.
Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 211, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1986.  Amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 864, Sec. 145, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.
Amended by:
Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 828 (H.B. 1735), Sec. 33, eff. September 1, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Election Code › Title 10 - Political Parties › Subtitle B - Parties Nominating by Primary Election › Chapter 172 - Primary Elections › Subchapter E. Conduct of Election › Section 172.113. Unofficial Tabulation of Precinct Results

Sec. 172.113.  UNOFFICIAL TABULATION OF PRECINCT RESULTS.  (a)  The authority establishing a central counting station shall prepare the unofficial tabulation of precinct results.
(b)  Repealed by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 828 (H.B. 1735), Sec. 64(2), eff. September 1, 2017.
(c)  Repealed by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 828 (H.B. 1735), Sec. 64(2), eff. September 1, 2017.
(d)  The authority shall make periodic announcements of the current state of the tabulation, including by posting the announcements on the Internet website of the county, if the county maintains a website.
(e)  On completing the tabulation, the authority shall:
(1)  deliver it to the general custodian; or
(2)  post the tabulation on:
(A)  the county's website; and
(B)  if required by secretary of state rule, the secretary of state's website.
(f)  A person employed to assist in the preparation of the unofficial tabulation is entitled to compensation at the same rate as an election clerk serving in the election.
Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 211, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1986.  Amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 864, Sec. 146, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.
Amended by:
Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 828 (H.B. 1735), Sec. 34, eff. September 1, 2017.
Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 828 (H.B. 1735), Sec. 64(2), eff. September 1, 2017.
Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1131 (H.B. 2640), Sec. 24, eff. September 1, 2019.
Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 915 (H.B. 3607), Sec. 6.003, eff. September 1, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Election Code › Title 10 - Political Parties › Subtitle B - Parties Nominating by Primary Election › Chapter 172 - Primary Elections › Subchapter E. Conduct of Election › Section 172.114. Disposition of Poll List

Sec. 172.114.  DISPOSITION OF POLL LIST.  The general custodian of election records shall preserve the poll lists maintained for a primary election for 22 months.
Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 211, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1986.
Amended by:
Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 828 (H.B. 1735), Sec. 35, eff. September 1, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Election Code › Title 10 - Political Parties › Subtitle B - Parties Nominating by Primary Election › Chapter 172 - Primary Elections › Subchapter E. Conduct of Election › Section 172.1141. List of Registered Voters for Convention

Sec. 172.1141.  LIST OF REGISTERED VOTERS FOR CONVENTION.  (a)  A county clerk shall prepare a list under this section unless, not later than the 90th day before the date of the primary, the county chair notifies the county clerk that the chair does not require a list.  At the same time the acceptance of each voter for voting in the general primary election is indicated on the precinct list of registered voters furnished for use in the election, the acceptance of the voter shall also be indicated on the list furnished for use in the party's conventions.
(b)  If a county records the acceptance of a voter electronically, the state chair or county chair may request and the county clerk shall provide not later than the date of the local general primary canvass an electronic document listing the persons who voted in the party primary, the unique identifier assigned to each person, and whether the person voted early in person or by mail, or voted in person on election day.
Added by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 501, Sec. 2, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.
Amended by:
Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 828 (H.B. 1735), Sec. 36, eff. September 1, 2017.
Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1131 (H.B. 2640), Sec. 25, eff. September 1, 2019.
2023 Texas Statutes › Election Code › Title 10 - Political Parties › Subtitle B - Parties Nominating by Primary Election › Chapter 172 - Primary Elections › Subchapter E. Conduct of Election › Section 172.115. Disposition of List of Registered Voters

Sec. 172.115.  DISPOSITION OF LIST OF REGISTERED VOTERS.  (a)  Subject to Subsection (b), the voter registrar shall preserve each precinct list of registered voters that is used for a primary election for 22 months.
(b)  The registrar shall return each list that is to be used in a subsequent primary election to the authority responsible for distributing the election supplies not earlier than the fourth day before the date it is needed for the subsequent primary.
(c)  The presiding judge shall retain and provide at the appropriate time the list of registered voters to be used in the party's conventions if the list was produced under Section 172.1141.
Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 211, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1986.  Amended by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 54, Sec. 12(b), eff. Sept. 1, 1987;  Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 501, Sec. 3, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.
Amended by:
Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 828 (H.B. 1735), Sec. 37, eff. September 1, 2017.
Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1131 (H.B. 2640), Sec. 26, eff. September 1, 2019.
2023 Texas Statutes › Election Code › Title 10 - Political Parties › Subtitle B - Parties Nominating by Primary Election › Chapter 172 - Primary Elections › Subchapter E. Conduct of Election › Section 172.118. Notice of Persons Elected as Party Officers

Sec. 172.118.  NOTICE OF PERSONS ELECTED AS PARTY OFFICERS.  (a)  Not later than the 20th day after the date the local canvass is completed, the county chair shall post on the secretary of state's website the names of the persons elected as county chair and precinct chairs for the county.
(b)  The notice must include:
(1)  each party officer's address;
(2)  each precinct chair's precinct number; and
(3)  each precinct officer's phone number and e-mail address, if supplied by the officer.
(c)  The secretary of state shall make information described by Subsections (b)(1) and (3) available to the state chair, but not available to the public.
(d)  Any appointment to fill a vacancy in the office of precinct or county chair shall be posted on the secretary of state's website.
Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 211, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1986.  Amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 864, Sec. 149, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.
Amended by:
Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1055 (H.B. 3103), Sec. 7, eff. June 14, 2013.
Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 828 (H.B. 1735), Sec. 40, eff. September 1, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Election Code › Title 10 - Political Parties › Subtitle B - Parties Nominating by Primary Election › Chapter 172 - Primary Elections › Subchapter E. Conduct of Election › Section 172.120. State Canvass Relating to Candidates Who Filed an Application for a Place on the Ballot in Accordance With the General Requirements

Sec. 172.120.  STATE CANVASS RELATING TO CANDIDATES WHO FILED AN APPLICATION FOR A PLACE ON THE BALLOT IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE GENERAL REQUIREMENTS.  (a)  The state chair shall canvass the county election returns.
(b)  The state chair shall conduct the state canvass for the general primary election not later than:
(1)  the second Sunday after general primary election day, for an election in which three or more candidates are seeking election to the same office; or
(2)  the 22nd day after general primary election day, for an election not described by Subdivision (1).
(b-1)  Not later than the third Saturday after runoff primary election day, the state chair shall complete the state canvass of the runoff primary election.
(c)  Repealed by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1179 , Sec. 15(4), eff. September 1, 2015.
(d)  Repealed by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1179 , Sec. 15(4), eff. September 1, 2015.
(e)  Repealed by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1179 , Sec. 15(4), eff. September 1, 2015.
(f)  The secretary of state shall preserve and archive on the secretary's website all of the information pertaining to candidates and the canvass results.
(g)  The state canvass is open to the general public.
(h)  The official result of the primary election for offices canvassed by the state chair is determined from its canvass of the county returns.
Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 211, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1986.  Amended by Acts 1986, 69th Leg., 3rd C.S. ch. 14, Sec. 19, eff. Sept. 1, 1987;  Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 54, Sec. 21(a), (b), eff. Sept. 1, 1987;  Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 163, Sec. 3, eff. Sept. 1, 1989;  Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 864, Sec. 151, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.
Amended by:
Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1235 (S.B. 1970), Sec. 16, eff. September 1, 2009.
Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1179 (S.B. 1073), Sec. 9, eff. September 1, 2015.
Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1179 (S.B. 1073), Sec. 10, eff. September 1, 2015.
Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1179 (S.B. 1073), Sec. 15(4), eff. September 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Election Code › Title 10 - Political Parties › Subtitle B - Parties Nominating by Primary Election › Chapter 172 - Primary Elections › Subchapter E. Conduct of Election › Section 172.121. Certification of Candidates for Statewide and District Offices for Placement on Runoff Ballot

Sec. 172.121.  CERTIFICATION OF CANDIDATES FOR STATEWIDE AND DISTRICT OFFICES FOR PLACEMENT ON RUNOFF BALLOT.  (a)  The state chair shall certify on the secretary of state's website for placement on the runoff primary election ballot the name of each general primary candidate for a statewide or district office who is to be a candidate in the runoff.
(b)  The secretary of state shall update the status of each candidate as appropriate by posting next to the candidate's name on the secretary of state's website whether the person lost in the primary or is in a runoff for the position as soon as practicable after the state canvass of the general primary election is completed.
Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 211, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1986.  Amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 864, Sec. 152, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.
Amended by:
Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 828 (H.B. 1735), Sec. 41, eff. September 1, 2017.
Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1131 (H.B. 2640), Sec. 29, eff. September 1, 2019.
2023 Texas Statutes › Election Code › Title 10 - Political Parties › Subtitle B - Parties Nominating by Primary Election › Chapter 172 - Primary Elections › Subchapter E. Conduct of Election › Section 172.122. Certification of Nominees Who Filed an Application for a Place on the Ballot in Accordance With the General Requirements for Statewide and District Offices to Secretary of State

Sec. 172.122.  CERTIFICATION OF NOMINEES WHO FILED AN APPLICATION FOR A PLACE ON THE BALLOT IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR STATEWIDE AND DISTRICT OFFICES TO SECRETARY OF STATE.  (a)  The state chair shall certify by posting on the secretary of state's website the name and address of each primary candidate who is nominated for a statewide or district office.  The state chair shall execute and file digitally with the secretary of state an affidavit certifying that the returns posted on the secretary of state's website are the correct and complete returns.  The secretary of state shall adopt by rule a process to allow the chair to submit the affidavit digitally.
(b)  Not later than the 20th day after the date the state canvass is completed, the state chair shall submit the certification to the secretary of state for posting on the secretary of state's Internet website.
(c)  The secretary of state shall create a system for the state chair to submit the information to the secretary of state for posting on the secretary of state's Internet website under Subsection (b).
Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 211, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1986.  Amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 864, Sec. 153, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.
Amended by:
Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1179 (S.B. 1073), Sec. 11, eff. September 1, 2015.
Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1179 (S.B. 1073), Sec. 12, eff. September 1, 2015.
Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 828 (H.B. 1735), Sec. 42, eff. September 1, 2017.
Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1131 (H.B. 2640), Sec. 30, eff. September 1, 2019.
2023 Texas Statutes › Election Code › Title 10 - Political Parties › Subtitle B - Parties Nominating by Primary Election › Chapter 172 - Primary Elections › Subchapter E. Conduct of Election › Section 172.123. Entering Primary Results in Election Register

Sec. 172.123.  ENTERING PRIMARY RESULTS IN ELECTION REGISTER.  (a)  The county clerk shall enter the precinct results for the primary election in the election register maintained for the commissioners court.
(b)  The secretary of state shall enter the primary election results for statewide and district offices in the election register maintained for the governor.
(c)  The requirements of this section may be met by entering the results on the secretary of state's website if the secretary of state maintains a website for that purpose.
Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 211, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1986.  Amended by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 163, Sec. 4, eff. Sept. 1, 1989.
Amended by:
Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 828 (H.B. 1735), Sec. 43, eff. September 1, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Election Code › Title 10 - Political Parties › Subtitle B - Parties Nominating by Primary Election › Chapter 172 - Primary Elections › Subchapter E. Conduct of Election › Section 172.124. Reporting Precinct Results to Secretary of State Relating to Candidates Who Filed an Application for a Place on the Ballot in Accordance With the General Requirements

Sec. 172.124.  REPORTING PRECINCT RESULTS TO SECRETARY OF STATE RELATING TO CANDIDATES WHO FILED AN APPLICATION FOR A PLACE ON THE BALLOT IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE GENERAL REQUIREMENTS.  (a)  For each primary election, the county clerk shall prepare a report of the number of votes, including early voting votes, received in each county election precinct by each candidate for an office, other than a party office, as provided by Section 67.017 for the report of precinct results for a general election.
(b)  The county clerk shall deliver the report to the secretary of state not later than the 30th day after primary election day.
(c)  Except as otherwise provided by this section, the report is subject to the requirements prescribed by Section 67.017 for the report prepared for a general election.
(d)  The secretary of state shall create and maintain an electronic system for submission of the report.
Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 211, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1986.  Amended by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 54, Sec. 2(d), eff. Sept. 1, 1987;  Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 114, Sec. 13, eff. Sept. 1, 1989;  Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 203, Sec. 2.64;  Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 554, Sec. 35, eff. Sept. 1, 1991;  Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 864, Sec. 154, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.
Amended by:
Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1055 (H.B. 3103), Sec. 9, eff. June 14, 2013.
Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1179 (S.B. 1073), Sec. 13, eff. September 1, 2015.
Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1179 (S.B. 1073), Sec. 14, eff. September 1, 2015.
Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 828 (H.B. 1735), Sec. 44, eff. September 1, 2017.
Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1131 (H.B. 2640), Sec. 31, eff. September 1, 2019.
2023 Texas Statutes › Election Code › Title 10 - Political Parties › Subtitle B - Parties Nominating by Primary Election › Chapter 172 - Primary Elections › Subchapter E. Conduct of Election › Section 172.125. Additional Procedure for Accepting Voters in Runoff

Sec. 172.125.  ADDITIONAL PROCEDURE FOR ACCEPTING VOTERS IN RUNOFF.  (a)  For a runoff primary election, the voter registrar shall make appropriate notations to indicate the preceding party primary for which the voter was accepted for voting, if any.
(b)  An election officer at a runoff primary election polling place shall determine whether the name of a voter offering to vote is noted on the list as having been accepted for voting in another party's primary.  If the voter's name is so noted, the voter may not be accepted for voting at the runoff unless the voter executes an affidavit stating that the voter did not vote in the primary or participate in a convention of another party during the same voting year.
Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 728, Sec. 67, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.
Amended by:
Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1055 (H.B. 3103), Sec. 10, eff. June 14, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Election Code › Title 10 - Political Parties › Subtitle B - Parties Nominating by Primary Election › Chapter 172 - Primary Elections › Subchapter E. Conduct of Election › Section 172.127. Content of Sign Used to Identify Polling Place Location

Sec. 172.127.  CONTENT OF SIGN USED TO IDENTIFY POLLING PLACE LOCATION.  (a)  Repealed by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 828 (H.B. 1735), Sec. 64(4), eff. September 1, 2017.
(b)  The presiding judge or alternate presiding judge for the precinct may post signs at a polling place for a primary election or a primary runoff election that:
(1)  identify the names of, or symbols representing, any political parties holding an election at the polling place; and
(2)  do not refer to a candidate or measure on the ballot.
(c)  The secretary of state shall adopt rules to provide that signs posted as authorized by Subsection (b) in the same county have a similar size and format.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 606 (H.B. 719), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2009.
Amended by:
Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 828 (H.B. 1735), Sec. 46, eff. September 1, 2017.
Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 828 (H.B. 1735), Sec. 64(4), eff. September 1, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Election Code › Title 10 - Political Parties › Subtitle B - Parties Nominating by Primary Election › Chapter 172 - Primary Elections › Subchapter E. Conduct of Election › Section 172.128. Alternative Primary Procedure for Counties Without County Party Leadership

Sec. 172.128.  ALTERNATIVE PRIMARY PROCEDURE FOR COUNTIES WITHOUT COUNTY PARTY LEADERSHIP.  (a)  Notwithstanding a conflicting provision of this code, a primary election that is required for the nomination of a political party to a statewide office, a multicounty district office, or a presidential primary election shall be held in accordance with this section in a county in which:
(1)  the office of county chair is vacant and there is an insufficient number of members serving on the county executive committee to fill a vacancy on the committee; and
(2)  the party is unable to establish a temporary executive committee under Section 171.027.
(b)  On request of the state chair of a political party, a county clerk, county tax assessor-collector, or county elections administrator, as appropriate, shall contract with the state chair to hold a primary election under this section.
(c)  The county clerk may combine voting precincts for an election held under this section to the extent necessary to adequately serve the voters.
(d)  Voting shall be conducted at least during the hours that the county clerk's main business office is regularly open for business.
(e)  The election returns for an election held under this section shall be delivered to the state chair of the applicable political party.
(f)  A precinct convention is not required to be held following a primary election conducted under this section.
(g)  A contract for election services entered into under this section shall provide that the county shall be eligible to be reimbursed for primary election expenses in the same manner a county chair would be reimbursed under Subchapter D, Chapter 173.
(h)  Election officers appointed to serve a polling place for a primary election conducted under this section may be affiliated or aligned with any political party.
(i)  The secretary of state shall adopt rules to implement this section in accordance with the conduct of elections and with party rule.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1262 (H.B. 630), Sec. 3, eff. June 14, 2013.
Amended by:
Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 264 (S.B. 1448), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2015.
Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 828 (H.B. 1735), Sec. 47, eff. September 1, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Election Code › Title 10 - Political Parties › Subtitle B - Parties Nominating by Primary Election › Chapter 172 - Primary Elections › Subchapter E. Conduct of Election › Section 172.129. Statements Made by Election Officer When Primaries Conducted at Same Location

Sec. 172.129.  STATEMENTS MADE BY ELECTION OFFICER WHEN PRIMARIES CONDUCTED AT SAME LOCATION.  (a)  This section applies only to a polling place used to hold an election for more than one political party.
(b)  An election officer conducting a primary election may not:
(1)  suggest a political party's ballot to a voter; or
(2)  discuss any race on the ballot with a voter.
Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 828 (H.B. 1735), Sec. 48, eff. September 1, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Election Code › Title 10 - Political Parties › Subtitle B - Parties Nominating by Primary Election › Chapter 172 - Primary Elections › Subchapter E. Conduct of Election › Section 172.130. Action by State Chair to Meet Deadlines for Conduct of Primary

Sec. 172.130.  ACTION BY STATE CHAIR TO MEET DEADLINES FOR CONDUCT OF PRIMARY.  (a)  Notwithstanding a conflicting provision of this code, the state chair, or the state chair's designee, may perform any administrative duty of the county chair, county chair's designee, or county executive committee related to the conduct of a primary election that has not been performed in the time required by law, including the submission of candidate information under Section 172.029, drawing for ballot order under Section 172.082, and canvassing returns under Section 172.116.
(b)  The state chair must notify the county chair or county executive committee in writing or electronically that a duty has been performed under the authority of this section.
(c)  If a county chair has a reasonable impediment or lacks appropriate technology to perform any administrative duty of the county chair related to the conduct of a primary election within the time required by law, the county chair may request that the state chair, or the state chair's designee, perform the duty instead of the county chair.
(d)  The state chair may act in the role of the county chair for the purposes of Subchapter D, Chapter 173, with the approval of the secretary of state.
(e)  The secretary of state shall adopt rules to implement this section in accordance with the conduct of elections and with party rule.
Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 828 (H.B. 1735), Sec. 48, eff. September 1, 2017.
Amended by:
Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1131 (H.B. 2640), Sec. 32, eff. September 1, 2019.
2023 Texas Statutes › Election Code › Title 10 - Political Parties › Subtitle B - Parties Nominating by Primary Election › Chapter 173 - Primary Election Financing › Subchapter A. Primary Election Expenses Generally › Section 173.001. State Funds for Primary Authorized

Sec. 173.001.  STATE FUNDS FOR PRIMARY AUTHORIZED.  (a)  Subject to legislative appropriation, state funds may be spent as provided by this chapter to pay expenses incurred by a political party in connection with a primary election.
(b)  Expenses incurred in connection with a convention of a political party or other party activity that is not necessary for the holding of a primary election may not be paid with state funds.
(c)  The secretary of state may spend state funds appropriated for primary finance to pay salaries and other necessary expenses in connection with the administration of primary elections.
(d)  If the amount of the funds appropriated for the financing of primary elections is insufficient to satisfy the requests for those funds made under this code, the secretary of state may distribute the amount of the appropriation on a pro rata basis.  Each party chair or executive committee is entitled to a proportionate share of that amount according to that committee's percentage of the total amount requested.
Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 211, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1986.  Amended by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 54, Sec. 12(c), eff. Sept. 1, 1987.
Amended by:
Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 828 (H.B. 1735), Sec. 49, eff. September 1, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Election Code › Title 10 - Political Parties › Subtitle B - Parties Nominating by Primary Election › Chapter 173 - Primary Election Financing › Subchapter A. Primary Election Expenses Generally › Section 173.002. State Not Liable for Primary Expenses

Sec. 173.002.  STATE NOT LIABLE FOR PRIMARY EXPENSES.  The state is not liable for the failure of a political party to pay expenses the party incurs in holding a primary election.
Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 211, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1986.
2023 Texas Statutes › Election Code › Title 10 - Political Parties › Subtitle B - Parties Nominating by Primary Election › Chapter 173 - Primary Election Financing › Subchapter A. Primary Election Expenses Generally › Section 173.003. Expenses Incurred by County

Sec. 173.003.  EXPENSES INCURRED BY COUNTY.  Except as otherwise provided by law, the county shall pay all the expenses incurred in connection with early voting in a primary election, except expenses relating to the printing of early voting ballots, and any other expenses incurred by a county authority in connection with a primary election.
Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 211, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1986.  Amended by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 472, Sec. 45, eff. Sept. 1, 1987;  Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 203, Sec. 2.65;  Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 554, Sec. 36, eff. Sept. 1, 1991.
2023 Texas Statutes › Election Code › Title 10 - Political Parties › Subtitle B - Parties Nominating by Primary Election › Chapter 173 - Primary Election Financing › Subchapter A. Primary Election Expenses Generally › Section 173.004. State Compensation of County Chair and Secretary of County Executive Committee

Sec. 173.004.  STATE COMPENSATION OF COUNTY CHAIR AND SECRETARY OF COUNTY EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE.  (a)  The total amount paid with state funds in a particular primary election year for the combined compensation of a county chair and the secretary, if any, of the county executive committee presided over by the chair may not be:
(1)  less than $300;  or
(2)  more than the lesser of
(A)  $8,000;  or
(B)  five percent of the total expenses incurred by the political party in holding primary elections in the county that year, exclusive of the combined annual compensation of the county chair and secretary.
(b)  The status of a county executive committee's secretary as a committee member does not affect the applicability of this section.
Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 211, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1986.  Amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 864, Sec. 155, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.
2023 Texas Statutes › Election Code › Title 10 - Political Parties › Subtitle B - Parties Nominating by Primary Election › Chapter 173 - Primary Election Financing › Subchapter A. Primary Election Expenses Generally › Section 173.005. State Compensation for Training Election Judges

Sec. 173.005.  STATE COMPENSATION FOR TRAINING ELECTION JUDGES.  The maximum hourly rate payable with state funds in a particular primary election year to election judges serving in a primary election for attending training programs is the same as the maximum rate prescribed by this code for compensation for attending a training program for election judges appointed to serve in elections ordered by the governor or a county authority.
Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 211, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1986.  Amended by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1316, Sec. 38, 44, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.
2023 Texas Statutes › Election Code › Title 10 - Political Parties › Subtitle B - Parties Nominating by Primary Election › Chapter 173 - Primary Election Financing › Subchapter A. Primary Election Expenses Generally › Section 173.006. Authority to Reduce Primary Costs

Sec. 173.006.  AUTHORITY TO REDUCE PRIMARY COSTS.  The secretary of state may adopt rules consistent with this code that reduce the cost of primary elections or facilitate the holding of primary elections within the amount appropriated by the legislature for that purpose.
Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 211, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1986.
2023 Texas Statutes › Election Code › Title 10 - Political Parties › Subtitle B - Parties Nominating by Primary Election › Chapter 173 - Primary Election Financing › Subchapter A. Primary Election Expenses Generally › Section 173.007. Limiting State Compensation for Polling Places

Sec. 173.007.  LIMITING STATE COMPENSATION FOR POLLING PLACES.  (a)  The secretary of state may limit the number of primary election polling places for which operating expenses are payable with state funds.
(b)  Rules adopted under this section must provide for state compensation for a sufficient number of polling places in each county to adequately serve its voters, taking into account the area, geographic features, estimated voter turnout, and other relevant factors, but in no case may state compensation be limited to fewer than one polling place for each commissioners precinct.
(c)  Rules adopted under this section do not limit a political party's authority under this code to consolidate election precincts for a primary election.
Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 211, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1986.
2023 Texas Statutes › Election Code › Title 10 - Political Parties › Subtitle B - Parties Nominating by Primary Election › Chapter 173 - Primary Election Financing › Subchapter A. Primary Election Expenses Generally › Section 173.008. Limiting State Compensation for Election Personnel

Sec. 173.008.  LIMITING STATE COMPENSATION FOR ELECTION PERSONNEL.  (a)  The secretary of state may limit the number of election clerks in a primary election whose service is payable with state funds.
(b)  The secretary of state may limit the total state compensation payable to persons employed to assist a county chair in connection with a primary election.
(c)  Rules adopted under this section must provide for state compensation for sufficient personnel to properly hold the primary, taking into account the number of registered voters, number of votes cast in previous primary elections, method of voting, and other relevant factors, but in no case may state compensation be limited to fewer than two clerks for each election precinct.
(d)  State funds may be paid in excess of the limits prescribed under this section if the secretary of state determines good cause exists for the additional state compensation.
Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 211, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1986.  Amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 864, Sec. 156, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.
2023 Texas Statutes › Election Code › Title 10 - Political Parties › Subtitle B - Parties Nominating by Primary Election › Chapter 173 - Primary Election Financing › Subchapter A. Primary Election Expenses Generally › Section 173.009. Deadline for Adopting Rules

Sec. 173.009.  DEADLINE FOR ADOPTING RULES.  A rule adopted by the secretary of state under this subchapter does not apply to a primary election held less than 45 days after the date the rule is adopted.
Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 211, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1986.
2023 Texas Statutes › Election Code › Title 10 - Political Parties › Subtitle B - Parties Nominating by Primary Election › Chapter 173 - Primary Election Financing › Subchapter A. Primary Election Expenses Generally › Section 173.010. Furnishing Rules and Guidelines

Sec. 173.010.  FURNISHING RULES AND GUIDELINES.  During October preceding each primary election year, the secretary of state shall post on the secretary's website a current set of the rules and any available guidelines adopted under this subchapter.  The secretary of state shall e-mail each state or county chair who has provided the secretary of state an e-mail address when the rules and guidelines have been posted. If a rule or amendment of a rule is adopted after the set is posted, the secretary shall update the posting with the new rule or amendment not later than the 10th day after the date of its adoption.
Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 211, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1986.  Amended by Acts 1986, 69th Leg., 3rd C.S., ch. 14, Sec. 20, eff. Sept. 1, 1987;  Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 864, Sec. 157, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.
Amended by:
Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 828 (H.B. 1735), Sec. 50, eff. September 1, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Election Code › Title 10 - Political Parties › Subtitle B - Parties Nominating by Primary Election › Chapter 173 - Primary Election Financing › Subchapter A. Primary Election Expenses Generally › Section 173.011. Financing of Joint Primary Elections Generally

Sec. 173.011.  FINANCING OF JOINT PRIMARY ELECTIONS GENERALLY.  (a)  This section applies to the financing of joint primary elections notwithstanding and in addition to other applicable provisions of this code.
(b)  Any surplus remaining in a county primary fund shall be remitted to the secretary of state immediately after the final payment from the fund of the necessary expenses for holding the primary elections for that year, but not later than July 1 following the applicable primary election.  The surplus in the primary fund shall be remitted regardless of whether state funds were requested by the chair.
(c)  The secretary of state shall adopt rules, consistent with this chapter to the extent practicable, that are necessary for the fair and efficient financing of joint primary elections.
Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1349, Sec. 63, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.  Amended by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1316, Sec. 39, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.
2023 Texas Statutes › Election Code › Title 10 - Political Parties › Subtitle B - Parties Nominating by Primary Election › Chapter 173 - Primary Election Financing › Subchapter B. Primary Fund › Section 173.031. County Primary Fund

Sec. 173.031.  COUNTY PRIMARY FUND.  (a)  A county primary fund is created for each county executive committee of a political party holding a primary election.
(b)  The county primary fund consists of:
(1)  the filing fees required to be deposited in the fund under Subchapter C;
(2)  the state funds paid to the county chair under Subchapter D;
(3)  the contributions to the county executive committee for the purpose of defraying primary election expenses;  and
(4)  the income earned by the fund.
Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 211, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1986.  Amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 864, Sec. 158, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.