DISSOLUTION — Texas Code § HS.286.102
Texas Code § HS.286.102 — DISSOLUTION. Reproduced from the official The Texas Constitution, with a citation summary, verification link, and related provisions.
§ HS.286.102. DISSOLUTION
DISSOLUTION. (a) A district may be dissolved as provided by this section. (b) The board may order an election on the question of dissolving the district and disposing of the district's assets and obligations. 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. (c) Section 41.001 (a), Election Code, does not apply to an election ordered under this section. (d) The ballot for the election shall be printed to permit voting for or against the proposition: "The dissolution of the __________ Hospital District." The election shall be held in accordance with the applicable provisions of the Election Code. (e) If a majority of the votes in the election favor dissolution, the board shall find that the district is dissolved. If a majority of the votes in the election do not favor dissolution, the board shall continue to administer the district, and another election on the question of dissolution may not be held before the first anniversary of the most recent election to dissolve the district. Added by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 14, Sec. 121, eff. Sept. 1, 1991. Amended by: Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 848 (H.B. 3191 ), Sec. 13, eff. September 1, 2023.
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- Citation: The Texas Constitution § HS.286.102
- Jurisdiction: Texas
- Code: The Texas Constitution
- Subject: DISSOLUTION
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