Sec. 8876.022. CONFIRMATION ELECTION. (a) The temporary directors shall hold an election to confirm the creation of the district.
(b) Section 41.001(a), Election Code, does not apply to an election held under this section.
(c) Except as provided by this section, a confirmation election must be conducted as provided by Sections 36.017(b)-(i), Water Code, and the Election Code. The provision of Section 36.017(d), Water Code, relating to the election of directors does not apply to an election under this section.
(d) If the district's creation is not confirmed at an election held under this section, the temporary directors may order one or more subsequent elections to be held to confirm the creation of the district not earlier than the first anniversary of the preceding confirmation election. If the district's creation is not confirmed at an election held under this section before December 31, 2018, the district is dissolved in accordance with Section 8876.003.
(e) The costs of an election held under this chapter may be paid by Reeves County.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 457 (S.B. 890), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2013.
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