Sec. 231.002. APPLICABILITY OF RULES GOVERNING CIVIL SUITS. Except as otherwise provided by this subtitle, the rules governing civil suits in the district court apply to an election contest in the district court. Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 211, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1986.
Applicability of Rules Governing Civil Suits
Tex. Election Code § 231.002, under Contest In District Court Generally.
Tex. Election Code § 231.002