Sec. 363.059. CANVASSING RETURNS. (a) Not earlier than the second day or later than the 13th day after the date of the election, the temporary board of a proposed district shall meet and canvass the returns of the election.
(b) If a majority of the votes cast 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 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 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 23.03(a), eff. Sept. 1, 1997.
Structure Texas Statutes
Subtitle C - Public Safety Provisions Applying to More Than One Type of Local Government
Chapter 363 - Crime Control and Prevention Districts
Subchapter B. Creation of District and Temporary Board
Section 363.051. Political Subdivisions Authorized to Create District
Section 363.052. Temporary Board
Section 363.053. Election Required
Section 363.054. Election Order
Section 363.055. Sales Tax: Rate; Limitation; Municipal Authority
Section 363.056. Notice of Election
Section 363.057. Election Date
Section 363.058. Ballot Proposition
Section 363.059. Canvassing Returns
Section 363.060. Dissolution of Temporary Board
Section 363.061. Crime Control Plan and Budget Plan