Sec. 8873.023. CONFIRMATION ELECTION. (a) The temporary directors shall hold an election on the same date in Sabine, San Augustine, and Shelby Counties and in the City of Center to confirm the creation of the district.
(b) Except as provided by this section, an election under this section must be conducted as provided by Sections 36.017(b)-(i), Water Code, and the Election Code. Sections 36.017(d) and (h), Water Code, do not apply to an election under this section.
(c) The ballot for the election must be printed to provide for voting for or against the proposition: "The creation of the Deep East Texas Groundwater Conservation District and the levy of an ad valorem tax in the district at a rate not to exceed five cents for each $100 of assessed valuation."
(d) If the proposition receives a favorable vote of a majority of the voters voting in the election in two or more counties, the creation of the district is confirmed.
(e) If the proposition receives a favorable vote of a majority of the voters voting in the election in only one county, the creation of the district is not confirmed unless the commissioners court of that county votes to confirm the creation of the district. The commissioners court must:
(1) hold two public hearings on the matter before voting on the matter; and
(2) vote to confirm the creation of the district not later than the 60th day after the date of the election.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 496 (S.B. 1840), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2013.
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