Oklahoma § 19-1211 - Annexation of additional area
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 19-1211 — Annexation of additional area, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 19-1211. Annexation of additional area
Area outside the boundaries of any district which can be served
by the facilities of the district may be annexed to such district.
A petition for annexation signed by at least twenty-five percent
(25%) of the registered voters in the most recent election may be
filed with the county clerk, verified by the county election board
and then presented to the board of county commissioners, which shall
give the legal description of the area which the petitioners propose
to be annexed to such district, and shall state:
1. The name of the district to which annexation is desired;
2. That such area is without an adequate system; and
3. That annexation to the district will be conducive to and
will promote the public health, safety, and welfare of residents in
the area.
Added by Laws 1974, c. 86, § 11, emerg. eff. April 19, 1974.
Amended by Laws 2010, c. 295, § 10, emerg. eff. June 6, 2010.
Source: official Oklahoma text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 19-1211
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 19-1211 cover?
Section 19-1211 ("Annexation of additional area") is part of the Oklahoma Statutes, the codified statutory law of Oklahoma. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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