Texas Statutes
Subchapter D. Change in Boundaries or Dissolution of District
Section 775.054. Election to Confirm Dissolution

Sec. 775.054. ELECTION TO CONFIRM DISSOLUTION. (a) On the granting of a petition to dissolve the district, the board shall order an election to confirm the district's dissolution.
(b) Notice of the election shall be given in the same manner as the notice of the petition hearing.
(c) The election shall be held on the first authorized uniform election date prescribed by the Election Code that allows sufficient time to comply with the requirements of law and that occurs after the date on which the board grants the petition.
(d) The ballot shall be printed to provide for voting for or against the following: "Dissolving the ____________ Emergency Services District."
(e) A copy of the tabulation of results shall be filed with the county clerk of each county in which the district is located.
(f) If a majority of those voting at the election vote to dissolve the district, the board shall proceed with dissolution. An election to create a new district in the boundaries of the old district may not be held for at least one year after dissolution.
(g) If a majority of those voting at the election vote against dissolving the district, the board may not order another election on the issue before the first anniversary of the date of the canvass of the election.
Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 678, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1989.

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