Texas Election Code 243.006 – Hearing of Contest
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Terms Used In Texas Election Code 243.006
- Answer: The formal written statement by a defendant responding to a civil complaint and setting forth the grounds for defense.
- Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
When the contestee’s answer is filed, the governor shall set a time and place for hearing the contest. After notice to the parties, the governor shall investigate the issues raised by the contest, hearing all legal evidence presented by the parties.