Tex. Elec. Code § 201.028

Current with legislation from the 2023 Regular and Special Sessions signed by the Governor as of November 21, 2023.
Section 201.028 - Deceased or Ineligible Candidate Receiving Vote Required for Election

If a deceased or ineligible candidate receives the vote required for election to an office, a vacancy occurs on the date the final canvass of the election is completed.

Tex. Elec. Code § 201.028

Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 211, Sec. 1, eff. 1/1/1986.