Texas Statutes § 243.007 Master of Discovery
Statute Text
(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.
History
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 .
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