Terms Used In Texas Election Code 31.096

  • Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
  • Political subdivision: means a county, city, or school district or any other governmental entity that:
    (A) embraces a geographic area with a defined boundary;
    (B) exists for the purpose of discharging functions of government; and
    (C) possesses authority for subordinate self-government through officers selected by it. See Texas Election Code 1.005

An election services contract may not change:
(1) the authority with whom applications of candidates for a place on a ballot are filed;
(2) the authority with whom documents are filed under Title 15; or
(3) the political subdivision‘s requirement to maintain office hours under § 31.122.