Sec. 601.008.  UNAUTHORIZED OFFICERS.  (a)  An officer or court of this state or of a municipality may not make, order, allow, or audit payment of a person's claim for compensation, fees, perquisites, or services as an officer of the state or of the municipality unless the person:
(1)  has been:
(A)  lawfully elected as the officer and determined to be elected to the office by the canvass conducted of the election for the office;
(B)  appointed as the officer by the lawful appointing authority;  or
(C)  adjudged to be the officer by a state court of competent jurisdiction;  and
(2)  has qualified as the officer under law.
(b)  A person who has not been elected or appointed to an office or has not qualified for office, as prescribed by Subsection (a), is not entitled to:
(1)  receive payment for services as the officer;  or
(2)  exercise the powers or jurisdiction of the office.
(c)  The official acts of a person who claims a right to exercise the power or jurisdiction of an office contrary to this section are void.
Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 268, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.