§ 33.031 General Eligibility Requirements
§ 33.032 Ineligibility of Candidate for Public Office
§ 33.033 Ineligibility of Employee or Relative of Election Officer
§ 33.034 Ineligibility of Public Officer
§ 33.035 Ineligibility of Person Convicted of Election Offense

Terms Used In Texas Election Code Chapter 33 > Subchapter B - Eligibility

  • Arrest: Taking physical custody of a person by lawful authority.
  • Gift: A voluntary transfer or conveyance of property without consideration, or for less than full and adequate consideration based on fair market value.
  • Law: means a constitution, statute, city charter, or city ordinance. See Texas Election Code 1.005
  • 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
  • Trustee: A person or institution holding and administering property in trust.
  • Written: includes any representation of words, letters, symbols, or figures. See Texas Government Code 311.005