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Texas law requires governors to schedule special elections within 60 days of a legislative resignation.
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False. Texas Election Code gives governors nearly total discretion over special election timing—no statutory deadline exists. Abbott took 14 days to announce the May 2, 2026 election after Creighton r...
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