Sec. 61.168. PETITION PROTESTING FRANCHISE. The franchise may be suspended from taking effect if, before the date when the franchise is granted, a petition signed by qualified voters of the district equal to 10 percent of the total vote cast in the last general election for state officers is presented to the commissioners court protesting the enactment or granting of the franchise. Immediately after the petition is filed, the commissioners court shall order an election on the proposed franchise. The election shall be governed by the provisions of Sections 61.164 and 61.165.
Acts 1971, 62nd Leg., p. 110, ch. 58, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 30, 1971.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 4 - General Law Districts
Chapter 61 - Article Iii, Section 52, Navigation Districts
Section 61.151. Authority to Operate and Develop Port Facilities
Section 61.153. Hearing: Testimony
Section 61.154. Election Order
Section 61.156. Election Expense
Section 61.157. Declaration of Results
Section 61.158. Appointment of Commissioners
Section 61.159. Term of Office: Removal: Succession
Section 61.160. Qualifications; Compensation; Authority
Section 61.161. Eminent Domain
Section 61.162. Lease and Rental of Facilities
Section 61.163. Unimproved Land
Section 61.165. Franchise Election
Section 61.167. Election Result
Section 61.168. Petition Protesting Franchise
Section 61.170. Authority to Incur Debt
Section 61.172. Financing Purchases
Section 61.173. Election on the Purchase of Facilities
Section 61.174. Employees; County Auditor, Duties and Compensation