Sec. 8873.004. INITIAL DISTRICT TERRITORY. (a) Except as provided by Subsections (b) and (c), the initial boundaries of the district are coextensive with the boundaries of Sabine, San Augustine, and Shelby Counties.
(b) If the creation of the district is not confirmed by the voters of a county at an election held under Section 8873.023, that county is not included in the district.
(c) If a majority of the voters of the City of Center do not vote at an election under Section 8873.024 in favor of the inclusion in the district of the territory of the city, as that territory exists on the date of the election, the territory of the City of Center is not included in the district.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 496 (S.B. 1840), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2013.
Structure Texas Statutes
Special District Local Laws Code
Title 6 - Water and Wastewater
Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater
Chapter 8873 - Deep East Texas Groundwater Conservation District
Subchapter A. General Provisions
Section 8873.002. Nature of District; Findings
Section 8873.003. Confirmation Election Required
Section 8873.004. Initial District Territory
Section 8873.005. Addition of Adjacent County to District
Section 8873.006. Landowners' Rights
Section 8873.007. Review of Resolution Requesting Legislation