Tex. Spec. Dist. Local Laws Code § 8109.102 · Subchapter C. DIVISION OF DISTRICT TO MULTIPLE DISTRICTS
DISTRICT DIVISION BY ELECTION.
Text — Current through the 89th 2nd Called Legislative Session, 2025
(a) Except as provided by Section 8109.103, the board shall hold an election in the district to determine whether the district should be divided as proposed under Section 8109.101(d).
(b) The board shall give notice of the election not later than the 20th day before the date of the election. The notice must state:
(1) the date and location of the election; and
(2) the proposition to be voted on.
(c) If a majority of the votes are cast in favor of the division, the district is divided.
(d) If less than a majority of the votes are cast in favor of the division, the district may not be divided.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 566 (H.B. 1346), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2005.
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- Current through the 89th 2nd Called Legislative Session, 2025
- Official file
- https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/SD/htm/SD.8109.htm
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