Sec. 344.255. FILING OF PETITION. To form the basis for the ordering of a referendum, the petition must:
(1) be filed with the clerk or secretary of the municipality not later than the 60th day after the date of its issuance; and
(2) contain at least a number of signatures of registered voters of the municipality equal to five percent of the number of votes cast in the municipality for all candidates for governor in the most recent gubernatorial general 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 F. Referendum on Continuation or Dissolution of District
Section 344.251. Referendum Authorized
Section 344.252. Application for Petition
Section 344.254. Copies of Application and Petition
Section 344.255. Filing of Petition
Section 344.256. Review by Clerk or Secretary
Section 344.257. Certification
Section 344.258. Election Order
Section 344.259. Applicability of Election Code