Section 363.059. Canvassing Returns

TX Loc Govt Code § 363.059 (2019) (N/A)
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Sec. 363.059. CANVASSING RETURNS. (a) Not earlier than the second day or later than the 13th day after the date of the election, the temporary board of a proposed district shall meet and canvass the returns of the election.

(b) If a majority of the votes cast favor the creation of the district, the temporary board shall issue an order declaring the district created.

(c) If less than a majority of the votes cast favor the creation of the district, the temporary board may order another election on the matter not earlier than the first anniversary of the date of the preceding election.

Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 23.03(a), eff. Sept. 1, 1997.