Sec. 67.0054. ELECTION PROCEDURES. (a) A member or shareholder may vote:
(1) in person at the annual meeting;
(2) by mailing a completed ballot to the office of the independent election auditor selected under Section 67.007(d) or to the corporation's main office, which ballot must be received by the corporation not later than noon on the business day before the date of the annual meeting; or
(3) by delivering a completed ballot to the office of the independent election auditor or to the corporation's main office not later than noon on the business day before the date of the annual meeting.
(b) The independent election auditor shall receive and count the ballots before the annual meeting is adjourned.
(c) For each director's position, the candidate who receives the highest number of votes or who is the subject of a resolution described by Section 67.0055 is elected.
(d) If two or more candidates for the same position tie for the highest number of votes for that position, those candidates shall draw lots to determine who is elected.
(e) The independent election auditor shall provide the board with a written report of the election results.
(f) The board may adopt necessary rules or bylaws to implement this section, including rules or bylaws to ensure the fairness, integrity, and openness of the voting process.
(g) 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. 3, 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