Relating to requirements and procedures in the contest of an election on a proposed constitutional amendment.
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HB 5116 — Relating to requirements and procedures in the contest of an election on a proposed constitutional amendment.
Last action — Committee report sent to Calendars
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1Introduced
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2In Committee
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3Passed House
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4Passed Senate
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5To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill died with 89th Legislature, Regular Session. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.
Summary
Relating to requirements and procedures in the contest of an election on a proposed constitutional amendment.
Bill Text
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This bill amends 2 section(s) of the Texas statutes: Section 66.0011, Civil Practice and Remedies Code, Section 233.014, Election Code.
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Section 66.0011, Civil Practice and Remedies Code
Sec. 66.0011. GROUNDS FOR REMOVAL OF JUDGE. (a) For purposes of Section 1-a, Article V, Texas Constitution, a judge who is noncompliant with the requirements under Section 233.014, Election Code, has engaged in wilful or persistent conduct that is clearly inconsistent with the proper performance of the judge's duties sufficient to subject the judge to removal from office. (b) The attorney general or the county or district attorney of the appropriate county shall file a petition under Section 66.002 against a judge who is subject to removal as provided by Subsection (a) if presented with evidence establishing probable cause that the judge engaged in the conduct described by Subsection (a).
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Section 233.014, Election Code
The declaration of the official result of a contested election may not be made until the contest is finally determined. The secretary of state shall tabulate the county returns and the governor shall announce the final vote count, as ascertained from the returns, in a written document. The document announcing the final vote count must state that a contest of the election has been filed and that the declaration of the official result will not be made until the contest is finally determined nor later than the 180th day after the date of the contested election. The trial date may be earlier than the 45th day after the date of the contested election official result of the election or to declare the 180th→ The filing of an election contest does not suspend implementation of a constitutional amendment that was approved by the majority of the votes cast unless the contestant can show, at a hearing held not later than the 30th day after the date the election contest was filed: (1) a substantial likelihood of success on the merits; (2) irreparable harm to the contestant or to the citizens of this state if the court permits the implementation of the constitutional amendment; (3) the harm described by Subdivision (2) will outweigh the harm to this state that will occur if the court permits the implementation to be enjoined; and (4) enjoining implementation is in the best interest of the public (c-1) The trial court must ensure that a written ruling on a pretrial motion before the court is entered not later than the 30th day after the date the motion is filed. except The trial court must ensure the judgment of the court is not filed later than the 180th day after the date of the contested election. valid or 60thamended
Action History
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Committee report sent to Calendars
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Committee report distributed
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Comte report filed with Committee Coordinator
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Reported favorably as substituted
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Committee substitute considered in committee
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Considered in formal meeting
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Left pending in committee
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Considered in public hearing
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Scheduled for public hearing on . . .
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Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
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Read first time
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Filed
Sponsors
- Matt Shaheen · Primary
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Frequently asked questions
- What does HB 5116 do?
- Relating to requirements and procedures in the contest of an election on a proposed constitutional amendment.
- Who sponsors HB 5116?
- HB 5116 is sponsored by Matt Shaheen.
- What is the current status of HB 5116?
- This bill died with 89th Legislature, Regular Session. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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