Tex. Spec. Dist. Local Laws Code Section 1008.151
Dissolution; Election

(a)

The district may be dissolved only on approval of a majority of the voters voting in an election held for that purpose.

(b)

The board may order an election on the question of dissolving the district and disposing of the district’s assets and obligations.

(c)

The board shall order an election if the board receives a petition requesting an election that is signed by a number of residents of the district equal to at least 15 percent of the registered voters in the district.

(d)

The election shall be held not later than the 60th day after the date the election is ordered.

(e)

The order calling the election must state:

(1)

the nature of the election, including the proposition to appear on the ballot;

(2)

the date of the election;

(3)

the hours during which the polls will be open; and

(4)

the location of the polling places.

(f)

Section 41.001 (Uniform Election Dates)(a), Election Code, does not apply to an election ordered under this section.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 729 (H.B. 2019), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2007.

Source: Section 1008.151 — Dissolution; Election, https://statutes.­capitol.­texas.­gov/Docs/SD/htm/SD.­1008.­htm#1008.­151 (accessed Jun. 5, 2024).

1008.001
Definitions 1008.002
Authority for Operation 1008.003
Essential Public Function 1008.004
District Territory 1008.005
District Support and Maintenance Not State Obligation 1008.006
Restriction on State Financial Assistance 1008.051
Board Election 1008.052
Notice of Election 1008.053
Ballot Application 1008.054
Qualifications for Office 1008.055
Bond 1008.056
Board Vacancy 1008.057
Officers 1008.058
Compensation 1008.059
Voting Requirement 1008.060
District Administrator 1008.061
General Duties of District Administrator 1008.062
Attorney 1008.063
Appointment and Recruitment of Staff and Employees 1008.064
Personnel Contracts 1008.065
Retirement Benefits 1008.101
District Responsibility 1008.102
Restriction on Political Subdivision Taxation and Debt 1008.103
Management, Control, and Administration 1008.104
Hospital System 1008.105
Rules 1008.106
Purchasing and Accounting Procedures 1008.107
District Property, Facilities, and Equipment 1008.108
Operating and Management Contracts 1008.109
Interlocal Agreement 1008.110
Service Contracts 1008.111
Eminent Domain 1008.112
Cost of Relocating or Altering Property 1008.113
Gifts and Endowments 1008.114
Contracts for Services to Certain Persons 1008.115
Payment for Treatment 1008.116
Authority to Sue and Be Sued 1008.117
Advertising for Certain Construction Contracts 1008.151
Dissolution 1008.152
Notice of Election 1008.153
Ballot 1008.154
Election Results 1008.155
Transfer or Administration of Assets 1008.156
Sale or Transfer of Assets and Liabilities 1008.157
Imposition of Tax and Return of Surplus Taxes 1008.158
Report 1008.201
Budget 1008.202
Notice 1008.203
Amendments to Budget 1008.204
Restriction on Expenditures 1008.205
Fiscal Year 1008.206
Annual Audit 1008.207
Inspection of Annual Audit and District Records 1008.208
Financial Report 1008.209
Depository 1008.210
Spending and Investment Restrictions 1008.211
Authority to Borrow Money 1008.251
General Obligation Bonds 1008.252
Tax to Pay General Obligation Bonds 1008.253
General Obligation Bond Election 1008.254
Maturity of General Obligation Bonds 1008.255
Execution of General Obligation Bonds 1008.256
Revenue Bonds 1008.257
Refunding Bonds 1008.258
Bonds Exempt from Taxation 1008.301
Imposition of Ad Valorem Tax 1008.302
Tax Rate 1008.303
Tax Assessor-collector
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Accessed:
Jun. 5, 2024

§ 1008.151’s source at texas​.gov