Current with legislation from the 2023 Regular and Special Sessions signed by the Governor as of November 21, 2023.
Section 142.005 - Authority With Whom Application Filed An application for a place on the ballot must be filed with:
(1) the secretary of state, for a statewide or district office; or(2) the county judge, for a county or precinct office.Tex. Elec. Code § 142.005
Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 211, Sec. 1, eff. 1/1/1986.