Texas state legislative special elections, 2011

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In 2011, one special election was held for the Texas State Legislature. This election was called to fill a vacancy in the Texas House of Representatives, District 14.

How vacancies are filled


If there is a vacancy in the Texas State Legislature, the governor must call a special election to fill the vacant seat.[1] A governor's proclamation to hold a special election must be delivered to county judges in the legislative district no later than 36 days before the scheduled election.[2]

The secretary of state can declare a candidate duly elected in a special election if there is no opposition.[3]

DocumentIcon.jpg See sources: Texas Elec. Code § 203.001 et. seq.


Special elections

November 8, 2011



December 13, 2011



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