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2021 Texas Statutes
Election Code
Title 11 - Presidential Elections
Chapter 192 - Presidential Electors and Candidates
Subchapter A. Presidential Electors
Section 192.007. Replacement After Election

Universal Citation:
TX Elec COde § 192.007 (2021)
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Sec. 192.007. REPLACEMENT AFTER ELECTION. (a) The electors meeting to vote for president and vice-president may appoint a replacement elector by a majority vote of the qualified electors present if:

(1) the vacancy occurred before presidential election day and a replacement was not chosen under Section 192.004;

(2) on or after presidential election day, an elector is declared ineligible or dies; or

(3) the vacancy is declared under Section 192.006(c).

(b) The chair of the electors shall notify the secretary of state of the name and residence address of a replacement elector immediately on the replacement's appointment.

Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 211, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1986. Amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 864, Sec. 202, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.

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