Tex. Local Gov't Code Section 158.006
Result of Election to Create System

(a)

The presiding judge of each voting place shall supervise the counting of votes cast at the election.

(b)

Within 24 hours after the election, each judge shall certify to the commissioners court the results of the election at the voting place.

(c)

A copy of the results of the election shall be filed with the county clerk. The copy on file with the county clerk is a public record.

(d)

If the proposition is approved, the commissioners court shall declare the result and by order create the county civil service system. A copy of the order creating the system shall be placed in the minutes of the court’s proceedings.

Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 149, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.

Source: Section 158.006 — Result of Election to Create System, https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/LG/htm/LG.158.htm#158.006 (accessed Jun. 5, 2024).

158.001
Definitions 158.002
Eligible Counties 158.003
Creation by Order 158.004
Creation by Election 158.005
Ballots and Voting at Election to Create System 158.006
Result of Election to Create System 158.007
Expanded Coverage or Dissolution of System in Populous Counties 158.008
Appointment of Commission 158.009
Powers of the Commission 158.010
Employment by Departments 158.011
Compensation and Staff 158.012
Appeals 158.013
Exemptions 158.014
Dissolution of System 158.015
Limitation on Elections 158.0025
Creation of Sheriff’s Department Civil Service System in Certain Counties Not Covered by Subchapter B 158.031
Definitions 158.032
Eligible Departments 158.033
Petition and Election 158.034
Appointment of Commission 158.035
Powers of Commission 158.036
Compensation and Staff 158.037
Appeals 158.038
Exemptions 158.039
Dissolution of System 158.040
Exclusivity 158.041
Illness or Injury Leave of Absence 158.042
Reappointment After Recovery from Disability 158.0065
Petition to Create by Order or Election 158.0095
Authority to Issue Subpoenas and Administer Oaths 158.0121
Review Under Substantial Evidence Rule 158.0122
Procedures for Review Under Substantial Evidence Rule 158.0123
Cost of Preparing Commission Record 158.0351
Procedures After Felony Indictment or Misdemeanor Complaint 158.0355
Authority to Issue Subpoenas and Administer Oaths 158.0371
Review Under Substantial Evidence Rule

Accessed:
Jun. 5, 2024

§ 158.006’s source at texas.gov

Stay Connected

Join thousands of people who receive monthly site updates.

Get Legal Help

The State Bar of Texas runs a service for finding an attorney in good standing. Initial consultations are usually free or discounted: Lawyer Referral & Information Service (LRIS)

Committed to Public Service

We will always provide free access to the current law. In addition, we provide special support for non-profit, educational, and government users. Through social entrepreneurship, we’re lowering the cost of legal services and increasing citizen access.

Navigate

California:	Codes
Colorado:	C.R.S.
Nevada:	NRS
New York:	Laws
Oregon:	OAR, ORS
Texas:	Statutes
World:	Rome Statute, International Dictionary

Location: https://texas.public.law/statutes/tex._local_gov't_code_section_158.006

Original Source: Section 158.006 — Result of Election to Create System, https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/LG/htm/LG.158.htm#158.006 (last accessed Jun. 5, 2024).