Federal Court Orders May 29 Primary Date for Texas

By: Associated Press

Updated: Thu 4:49 PM, Mar 01, 2012

AUSTIN, Texas -- The federal court in San Antonio has ordered Texas to hold its primary elections on May 29, resolving for now one of the biggest issues in the state's redistricting battles.

The three-judge panel issued the election schedule two days after releasing political maps for Texas to use in the 2012 election. Legal disputes over the maps for congressional and House districts have kept Texas from holding elections.

In the primary schedule released Thursday, the filing period for candidates reopens on Friday and closes on March 9. County election officials will mail out voter registration cards on April 25 and any run-off elections will be held on July 31.

While the court order clarifies the election schedule, some minority groups complain that the election maps are unfair and are seeking changes.

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