A governmental unit that has withdrawn from a commission under Section 391.015 may join another commission that is adjacent to the unit if:

1. (1) the transfer is approved by the governing bodies of:

   1. (A) the unit; and
   2. (B) the commission the unit wishes to join;

2. (2) the governmental unit submits a written request for approval of the transfer to the governor that:

   1. (A) is in the form and manner prescribed by the office of the governor; and
   2. (B) demonstrates the transfer furthers the purpose of this chapter as described by Section 391.001; and
3. (3) the governor approves the transfer.

Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1237 (H.B. 2736), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2019.