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Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(a) If less than a majority of the votes cast in a continuation referendum are for the continuation of a district or if a majority of the votes cast in a dissolution referendum are for dissolution of the district:
(1) the board shall certify that fact to the secretary of state not later than the 10th day after the date of the canvass of the returns; and
(2) the district is dissolved and ceases to operate on the earlier of:
(A) the last day of the district's fiscal year; or
(B) the 180th day after the date that the continuation or dissolution referendum is held.
(b) If a majority of the votes cast in a continuation referendum are for the continuation of the district or if less than a majority of the votes cast in a dissolution referendum are for dissolution of the district, another referendum may not be held except as authorized by Section 363.251.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Texas Local Government Code - LOC GOV'T § 363.260. Results of Referendum - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/tx/local-government-code/loc-gov-t-sect-363-260/
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