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Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by FindLaw Staff
A district may be created by order of the commissioners court of each county located on the Texas-Mexico border that has a population of:
(1) 500,000 or more and is adjacent to two or more counties each of which has a population of 50,000 or more;
(2) 350,000 or more and is adjacent to a county described by Subdivision (1); or
(3) less than 300,000 and contains one or more municipalities with a population of 200,000 or more.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Texas Health and Safety Code - HEALTH & SAFETY § 288.002. Creation of District - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/tx/health-and-safety-code/health-safety-sect-288-002/
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