Sec. 61.008. EFFECT OF CONSOLIDATION. In a consolidation under this chapter, the smaller municipalities:
(1) adopt the charter, ordinances, and, unless otherwise provided at the time of the consolidation, the name of the largest municipality;
(2) are included in the territory of the largest municipality; and
(3) are subject to the laws and regulations of the largest municipality.
Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 149, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 2 - Organization of Municipal Government
Subtitle E - Consolidation and Abolition of Municipalities
Chapter 61 - Consolidation of Municipalities
Section 61.001. Authority to Consolidate
Section 61.002. Consolidation Election
Section 61.003. Petitions to Consolidate; Election Orders
Section 61.004. Sequence of Elections; Election Dates
Section 61.005. Conduct of Election
Section 61.006. Approval and Registration of Consolidation
Section 61.007. Certification of Consolidation
Section 61.008. Effect of Consolidation