Effect of Petition Submission On Canvass

Tex. Election Code § 212.033, under Chapter 212.

Tex. Election Code § 212.033

Sec. 212.033. EFFECT OF PETITION SUBMISSION ON CANVASS. (a) The submission of a recount petition before the canvassing authority completes its canvass does not delay the canvass for the office or measure involved in the recount. (b) The canvassing authority shall make a notation on the tabulation of any office or measure involved in a recount. Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 211, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1986. Amended by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., 2nd C.S., ch. 59, Sec. 5, eff. Oct. 20, 1987.