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.