Texas § OC.2001.651 - ORDERING ELECTION
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§ OC.2001.651. ORDERING ELECTION
ORDERING ELECTION. The governing body of a county, justice precinct, or municipality: (1) shall order and hold an election under this chapter in the appropriate political subdivision if the governing body is presented with a petition for an election that meets the requirements of this chapter; and (2) may order and hold an election on its own motion. Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
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Section OC.2001.651 ("ORDERING ELECTION") is part of the The Texas Constitution, the codified statutory law of Texas. 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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