Sec. 56.802. CONSOLIDATION BY AGREEMENT. (a) The boards of the districts proposed to be consolidated may initiate consolidation.
(b) The board of each district proposed to be consolidated must agree on the terms and conditions of consolidation. The consolidation agreement may include adoption of a name for the consolidated district and designation of election precincts for the consolidated district. After the boards have agreed to the terms and conditions of consolidation, the boards jointly shall order an election to be held in each district to determine whether the districts should be consolidated.
Amended by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 222, Sec. 12, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 4 - General Law Districts
Chapter 56 - Drainage Districts
Subchapter K. Consolidation of Districts
Section 56.801. Consolidation of Districts
Section 56.802. Consolidation by Agreement
Section 56.803. Consolidation by Petition
Section 56.804. Time of Holding Election; Cost of Election
Section 56.806. Canvass; Result
Section 56.807. Governing Consolidated Districts; Election of Directors
Section 56.808. Title to Property; Assumption of Debt