The individual who receives the highest number of votes cast by the members of the legislature for governor shall hold that office until the next general election.
Tex. Gov't Code § 401.082
TERM OF SERVICE AS GOVERNOR
Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 268, Sec. 15, eff
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