(a) The secretary of state shall contract in writing for the publication of notice of a proposed constitutional amendment with:
(1) each eligible newspaper; or
(2) a statewide association of daily and weekly newspapers in this state.
(b) A contract with a statewide association must provide for publication in each eligible newspaper in this state.

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Terms Used In Texas Election Code 274.022

  • Amendment: A proposal to alter the text of a pending bill or other measure by striking out some of it, by inserting new language, or both. Before an amendment becomes part of the measure, thelegislature must agree to it.
  • Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
  • in writing: includes any representation of words, letters, or figures, whether by writing, printing, or other means. See Texas Government Code 312.011
  • Law: means a constitution, statute, city charter, or city ordinance. See Texas Election Code 1.005

(c) In this subchapter, “eligible newspaper” means a newspaper that meets the requirements prescribed by law for the publication of official notices of officers and departments of the state government.
(d) In this subchapter, “contractor” means a newspaper or statewide association with which the secretary of state contracts under this section.