Sec. 286.044. PETITION  


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  • (a) A person who wishes to have the person's name printed on the ballot as a candidate for director must file an application with the secretary of the board.

    (b) The application must be filed with the secretary not later than the 31st day before the date of the election.

    (c) If directors are elected by place, the application must specify the place for which the applicant is to be a candidate.

    (d) If the directors are elected from commissioners precincts and at large, the application must specify:

    (1) the commissioner precinct the candidate wishes to represent; or

    (2) that the candidate wishes to represent the district at large.

Added by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 14, Sec. 121, eff. Sept. 1, 1991.