Tex. Spec. Dist. Local Laws Code § 1004.151 · Subchapter D. DISSOLUTION
DISSOLUTION; ELECTION.
Text — Current through the 89th 2nd Called Legislative Session, 2025
(a) The district may be dissolved only on approval of a majority of the voters voting in an election held for that purpose.
(b) The board may order an election on the question of dissolving the district and disposing of the district's assets and obligations.
(c) The board shall order an election if the board receives a petition requesting an election that is signed by at least 15 percent of the district's registered voters.
(d) The election shall be held not later than the 60th day after the date the election is ordered.
(e) The order calling the election must state:
(1) the nature of the election, including the proposition that is to appear on the ballot;
(2) the date of the election;
(3) the hours during which the polls will be open; and
(4) the location of the polling places.
(f) Section 41.001, Election Code, does not apply to an election ordered under this section.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 729 (H.B. 2019), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2007.
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- Current through the 89th 2nd Called Legislative Session, 2025
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- https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/SD/htm/SD.1004.htm
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