Sec. 67.0052. BALLOT APPLICATION. (a) To be listed on the ballot as a candidate for a director's position, a person must file an application with the corporation that includes:
(1) the director's position sought, including any position number or other distinguishing number;
(2) if the corporation has 1,500 or more members or shareholders, a petition signed by 20 members or shareholders requesting that the person's name be placed on the ballot as a candidate for that position;
(3) the person's written consent to serve, if elected;
(4) biographical information about the person; and
(5) a statement of the person's qualifications, including a statement that the person has the qualifications prescribed by Section 67.0051.
(b) The application must be filed with the corporation not later than the 45th day before the date of the annual meeting. The corporation shall notify the members or shareholders of the application deadline not later than the 30th day before the deadline.
(c) The corporation shall make available director candidate application forms at the corporation's main office and shall provide application forms by mail or electronically on request.
(d) This section applies only to a corporation that provides retail water or sewer service.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 10 (S.B. 333), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2011.
Amended by:
Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 84 (S.B. 447), Sec. 1, eff. May 18, 2013.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 4 - General Law Districts
Chapter 67 - Nonprofit Water Supply or Sewer Service Corporations
Subchapter A. General Provisions
Section 67.002. Purpose of Corporation
Section 67.003. Creation of Corporation
Section 67.004. Application of Texas Non-Profit Corporation Act
Section 67.0051. Qualifications for Election or Appointment as Director
Section 67.0052. Ballot Application
Section 67.0054. Election Procedures
Section 67.0055. Election of Unopposed Candidate
Section 67.007. Annual or Special Meeting of Retail Corporation
Section 67.0075. Annual or Special Meeting of Other Corporation
Section 67.008. Distribution of Profits
Section 67.010. Power to Contract With Other Entities
Section 67.0105. Water for Fire Suppression
Section 67.011. Additional Powers of Corporation
Section 67.011. Powers of Corporation in Certain Counties
Section 67.012. Use of Manager
Section 67.013. Use of Counsel
Section 67.014. Depository for Funds; Permitted Investments
Section 67.015. Exemption From Securities Act
Section 67.016. Transfer or Cancellation of Stock, Membership, or Other Right of Participation
Section 67.017. Voluntary Contributions on Behalf of Emergency Services