Texas § EL.141.003 - AGE AND RESIDENCE REQUIREMENTS FOR HOME-RULE CITY OFFICE

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§ EL.141.003. AGE AND RESIDENCE REQUIREMENTS FOR HOME-RULE CITY OFFICE

AGE AND RESIDENCE REQUIREMENTS FOR HOME-RULE CITY OFFICE. (a) Different age and residence requirements from those prescribed by Section 141.001 may be prescribed by a home-rule city charter, but a minimum age may not be more than 21 years and a minimum length of residence in the state or city may not be more than 12 months immediately preceding election day. (b) A charter provision is void if it prescribes a minimum age requirement of more than 21 years or a minimum length of residence requirement of more than 12 months. Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 211, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1986.

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