If a candidate dies or is declared ineligible after the 74th day before election day, the candidate's name shall be placed on the ballot.
Tex. Elec. Code § 145.039
DECEASED OR INELIGIBLE CANDIDATE'S NAME TO APPEAR ON GENERAL ELECTION BALLOT
Applied in 3 court decisions — leading case Brimer v. Maxwell (2008)
Most recently applied in 891 F. Supp. 2d 839 - Oliver v. Lewis (August 2012)
Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 211, Sec. 1, eff
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