Election Code § 31.018

In large counties, the secretary of state must notify the county election official of an administrative election complaint within 30 days. The county election official may respond with supporting documents, but must respond within 72 hours if the complaint concerns an election that has started in-person voting and has

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In large counties, the secretary of state must notify the county election official of an administrative election complaint within 30 days. The county election official may respond with supporting documents, but must respond within 72 hours if the complaint concerns an election that has started in-person voting and has not yet been finally canvassed.

Sec. 31.018. NOTICE OF COMPLAINT. (a) In a county with a population of more than 4 million and not later than the 30th day after receiving an administrative election complaint under Section 31.017(a)(1), the secretary of state shall provide notice of the complaint to the applicable county election official with authority over election administration or voter registration, including the specific allegations against the election official in the complaint. (b) Subject to Subsection (c), not later than the 30th day after receiving notice of the administrative election complaint under Subsection (a), the county election official with authority over election administration or voter registration may provide a response with any supporting documentation relating to the complaint or the allegations in the complaint to the secretary of state. (c) If the administrative election complaint filed under Section 31.017(a)(1) concerns an election for which voting by personal appearance has begun and the final canvass has not been completed, the county election official with authority over election administration or voter registration must provide a response under Subsection (b) not later than 72 hours after receiving notice of the complaint under Subsection (a). Added by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 957 (S.B. 1933), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2023.

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