Sec. 822.025. ELECTION RESULT. (a) If a majority of those voting at the election vote in favor of the measure, the requirement that dogs be registered takes effect in the county on the 10th day after the date on which the result of the election is declared.
(b) The county judge shall issue a proclamation declaring the result of the election if the vote is in favor of the measure. The proclamation shall be published at least once in an English language newspaper of general circulation in the county or, if there is no English language newspaper of general circulation in the county, the proclamation shall be posted at the courthouse door.
Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 678, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1989.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 10 - Health and Safety of Animals
Chapter 822 - Regulation of Animals
Subchapter C. County Registration and Regulation of Dogs
Section 822.021. Application to Counties That Adopt Subchapter
Section 822.022. Petition for Election
Section 822.024. Ballot Proposition
Section 822.025. Election Result
Section 822.026. Interval Between Elections
Section 822.027. Registration Tags and Certificate
Section 822.028. Registration Fee
Section 822.029. Disposition of Fee
Section 822.030. Registration Required; Exception for Temporary Visits
Section 822.031. Unregistered Dogs Prohibited From Running at Large