ELECTION CODE: Prohibits an elected official who has been removed from office from filling the vacancy created by the removal. (8/1/24) (EN NO IMPACT See Note)

This bill modifies Texas election laws to prevent an elected official who has been removed from office from running to fill the resulting vacancy. The key provision adds a specific exception, allowing a removed official to seek the vacancy if their removal was caused by a legal defect that could have been fixed before the election. This change clarifies that officials removed for curable legal issues retain the right to run, whereas those removed for other reasons cannot. The legislation directly affects state and local election officials and candidates participating in special elections.