Texas § OC.2035.016 - CERTIFICATION OF ELECTION RESULTS

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§ OC.2035.016. CERTIFICATION OF ELECTION RESULTS

CERTIFICATION OF ELECTION RESULTS. If a majority of the votes cast in the election favor the legalization of pari-mutuel wagering on horse races or greyhound races in the county, or the authorization of pari-mutuel wagering on simulcast races in the county, as appropriate, the commissioners court shall certify that fact to the secretary of state not later than the 10th day after the date of the canvass of the returns. Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 963 (S.B. 1969 ), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2019.

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