Terms Used In Texas Election Code 501.152

  • 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.
  • Law: means a constitution, statute, city charter, or city ordinance. See Texas Election Code 1.005

The order of the commissioners court declaring the result of the election is prima facie evidence that all provisions of law have been complied with in giving notice of and holding the election, counting and returning the votes, and declaring the result of the election.