Sec. 8808.157. ELECTION RESULTS FOR MERGER WITH WATER CONTROL AND IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT. (a) If a majority of the voters voting in an election under Section 8808.155 both in the area of the water control and improvement district and in the territory of the district outside that area vote in favor of the ballot proposition, the proposed merger agreement takes effect.
(b) If a majority of the voters voting in an election under Section 8808.155 either in the area of the water control and improvement district or in the territory of the district outside that area do not vote in favor of the ballot proposition:
(1) the proposed merger agreement does not take effect; and
(2) the board may not hold a subsequent election to confirm a proposed merger agreement between the same water control and improvement district and the district before the first anniversary of the election date.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 450 (S.B. 1847), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2005.
Structure Texas Statutes
Special District Local Laws Code
Title 6 - Water and Wastewater
Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater
Chapter 8808 - Duval County Groundwater Conservation District
Subchapter D. Merger With Water Control and Improvement District
Section 8808.152. Authority for Agreement for Merger; Provisions
Section 8808.153. Board and Directors Approval of Merger Agreement
Section 8808.154. Commission Determination of District Capability for Service
Section 8808.155. Election to Confirm Merger Agreement
Section 8808.156. Ballots for Election
Section 8808.157. Election Results for Merger With Water Control and Improvement District