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HB 766, 52nd R.S.

Relating to amending certain acts so as to fix the time for making election returns by presiding judges in general and special elections; fixing the time the Commissioners Court shall canvass the returns; fixing the time that the County Judge shall send complete returns to the Secretary of State; providing that in case of failure of County Judge to send in such reports, the Secretary of State shall send a messenger to the county to obtain the returns.

Author: William R. "Bill" Stump

Gubernatorial documents:

Urging legislation on the revision and recodification of election laws (HB 6), the method of contesting elections, giving power to the Attorney General to investigate and prosecution violations of election laws (HB 731 and SB 428), and prompt report of election returns and allow Secretary of State to send a messenger (HB 766 and SB 429); urging passage of criminal justice enforcement measures, uniform acts: Interstate Crime Control Legislation, Uniform Act of Fresh Pursuit of Criminals Across State Lines (HB 657), Extradition Act (HB 619), Out-of-State Witness Act (HB 659), and Interstate Parole and Probation Supervision Act (HB 658)

Subjects:
Elections--Administration
Elections--Election Officers

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