Sec. 344.260. RESULTS OF REFERENDUM. (a) If less than a majority of the votes cast in a continuation referendum election 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 as provided by Section 344.301.
(b) If a majority of the votes cast in a continuation referendum election are for the continuation of the district or if less than a majority of the votes cast in a dissolution referendum election are for dissolution of the district, another referendum may not be held except as authorized by Section 344.251.
Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1295, Sec. 1, eff. June 1, 2001.
Amended by:
Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1190 (H.B. 4075), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2019.
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