Tex. Elec. Code § 243.007

Current with legislation from the 2023 Regular and Special Sessions signed by the Governor as of November 21, 2023.

Section 243.007 - Master of Discovery

(a) The governor may appoint a master of discovery for the contest. The master has the authority of a master appointed under Section 241.009.

(b) The master must be a resident of the state who:

(1) is not employed by or related within the third degree by consanguinity or affinity, as determined under Chapter 573, Government Code, to a party to the contest; and

(2) is not an officer of a political party that had a presidential nominee on the ballot of the contested election.

Tex. Elec. Code § 243.007

Amended by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 76, Sec. 5.95(27), eff. 9/1/1995.

Amended by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 561, Sec. 19, eff. 8/26/1991

Amended by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 163, Sec. 12, eff. 9/1/1989

Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 211, Sec. 1, eff. 1/1/1986.