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2019 Texas Statutes
Election Code
Title 1 - Introductory Provisions
Chapter 2 - Vote Required for Election to Office
Subchapter B. Runoff Election
Section 2.028. Tie Vote in Runoff

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TX Elec COde § 2.028 (2019)
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Sec. 2.028. TIE VOTE IN RUNOFF. (a) Except as provided by Subsection (c), if the candidates in a runoff election tie, an automatic recount shall be conducted in accordance with Chapter 216. If the recount does not resolve the tie, the tied candidates shall cast lots to determine the winner.

(b) The presiding officer of the final canvassing authority shall supervise the casting of lots under this section.

(c) A tying candidate may resolve the tie by filing with the presiding officer of the final canvassing authority a written statement of withdrawal signed and acknowledged by the candidate. On receipt of the statement of withdrawal, the remaining candidate is the winner, and a casting of lots is not held.

Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 211, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1986. Amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1349, Sec. 2, eff. Sept. 1, 1997; Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 652, Sec. 3, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.

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