Sec. 344.059. CANVASSING RETURNS. (a) Not earlier than the second day and not later than the 13th day after the date of the election, the temporary board shall meet and canvass the returns of the election.
(b) If a majority of the votes cast in the election 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 in the election 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 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1295, Sec. 1, eff. June 1, 2001.
Structure Texas Statutes
Subtitle A - Municipal Public Safety
Chapter 344 - Fire Control, Prevention, and Emergency Medical Services Districts
Subchapter B. Creation of District and Temporary Board
Section 344.051. Authority of Municipality to Propose District
Section 344.052. Temporary Board
Section 344.053. Election Required
Section 344.054. Confirmation Election Order
Section 344.055. Sales and Use Tax
Section 344.056. Notice of Election
Section 344.057. Election Date
Section 344.058. Ballot Proposition
Section 344.059. Canvassing Returns
Section 344.060. Dissolution of Temporary Board
Section 344.061. Fire Control, Prevention, and Emergency Medical Services Plan and Budget Plan