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ELECTION CODE

CHAPTER 216. AUTOMATIC RECOUNT


	§ 216.001. APPLICABILITY OF CHAPTER.  This chapter 
applies only to an election that results in a tie vote as provided 
by Sections 2.002(i), 2.023(b) and (c), and 2.028.

Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 851, § 3, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.  
Amended by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 652, § 4, eff. Sept. 1, 
2003.


	§ 216.002. CONDUCT OF AUTOMATIC RECOUNT 
GENERALLY.  Except as otherwise provided by this chapter, this 
title applies to a recount conducted under this chapter with 
appropriate modifications as prescribed by the secretary of state.

Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 851, § 3, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.           


	§ 216.003. INITIATING AUTOMATIC RECOUNT.  For purposes of 
initiating an automatic recount, the authority designated under 
Section 212.026 shall request the recount in the same manner as a 
recount petitioner under this title.

Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 851, § 3, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.           


	§ 216.004. COUNTING PROCEDURES.  The method of counting 
votes in an automatic recount is the same method of counting used in 
the election that resulted in the tie vote.

Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 851, § 3, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.           


	§ 216.005. COST OF AUTOMATIC RECOUNT.  (a) Subchapter E, 
Chapter 212, does not apply to an automatic recount.
	(b)  The costs of an automatic recount shall be paid by each 
political subdivision or county executive committee, as 
applicable, served by a presiding officer designated under Section 
213.001.

Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 851, § 3, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.