§ 32.051 General Eligibility Requirements
§ 32.0511 Special Eligibility Requirements: Student Election Clerks
§ 32.052 Ineligibility of Public Officer
§ 32.053 Ineligibility of Candidate for Office
§ 32.054 Ineligibility of Employee or Relative of Candidate
§ 32.055 Ineligibility of Campaign Treasurer
§ 32.0551 Ineligibility of Campaign Manager
§ 32.0552 Ineligibility of Person Convicted of Election Offense
§ 32.056 City Charter Requirements

Terms Used In Texas Election Code Chapter 32 > Subchapter C - Eligibility

  • County election precinct: means an election precinct established under § 42. See Texas Election Code 1.005
  • Dependent: A person dependent for support upon another.
  • 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.
  • Gift: A voluntary transfer or conveyance of property without consideration, or for less than full and adequate consideration based on fair market value.
  • Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.
  • 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
  • Primary election: means an election held by a political party under Chapter 172 to select its nominees for public office, and, unless the context indicates otherwise, the term includes a presidential primary election. See Texas Election Code 1.005
  • Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.
  • United States: includes a department, bureau, or other agency of the United States of America. See Texas Government Code 311.005