Sec. 363.255. FILING OF PETITION. To form the basis for the ordering of a referendum, the petition must:
(1) be filed with the clerk of the political subdivision 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 political subdivision equal to five percent of the number of votes cast in the political subdivision for all candidates for governor in the most recent gubernatorial general 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 F. Referendum on Continuation or Dissolution of District
Section 363.251. Referendum Authorized
Section 363.2515. Continuation of District: Certain Political Subdivisions
Section 363.252. Application for Petition
Section 363.254. Copies of Application and Petition
Section 363.255. Filing of Petition
Section 363.256. Review by Clerk
Section 363.257. Certification
Section 363.258. Election Order
Section 363.259. Applicability of Election Code
Section 363.260. Results of Referendum