Sec. 56.751. PETITION FOR ANNEXATION. The landowners of a defined area of territory not included in a district may file with the secretary of the board a petition requesting an election on the inclusion of the territory in a district. The petition must:
(1) be signed by registered voters residing in the territory equal in number to at least five percent of the number of votes received in the territory to be included by all candidates in the most recent gubernatorial general election; and
(2) describe by metes and bounds the territory to be included in the district.
Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 958, Sec. 2, eff. June 16, 1995.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 4 - General Law Districts
Chapter 56 - Drainage Districts
Subchapter J. Alternate Procedure for Annexation by Existing District
Section 56.751. Petition for Annexation
Section 56.752. Hearing on Determination of Petition
Section 56.753. Notice of Hearing
Section 56.754. Elections to Approve Annexation of Territory