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(a) After a consolidation is effective, the records, public property, money, credits, accounts, and all other assets of the smaller of the consolidated municipalities shall be turned over to the officers of the largest municipality, who shall remain in office for the remainder of their terms as the officials of the consolidated municipality.
(b) The offices of the smaller municipalities are abolished, and the persons holding the offices at the time the consolidation is effective are not entitled to receive further compensation.
(c) The consolidated municipality assumes all outstanding liabilities of the municipalities that are consolidated.
(d) If at the time a consolidation is effective a municipality has bond funds voted for public improvements that are not appropriated or subject to contract, the money shall be kept in a separate fund and used for public improvements in the territory for which the bonds were voted. The funds may not be diverted to any other purpose.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Texas Local Government Code - LOC GOV'T § 61.009. Merger of Consolidated Municipalities - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/tx/local-government-code/loc-gov-t-sect-61-009/
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