- (a) After the petition has been signed by not less than five percent of the qualified electors of the proposed branch maintenance tax jurisdiction, the petition shall be presented to the governing body of the school district or county. The governing body at a lawfully called and held meeting must determine the legality and genuineness of the petition in accordance with Texas Education Code, §130.253, and Texas Election Code, chapter 277.
- (b) The governing body shall make its determination on the genuineness and legality of the petition via a resolution.
- (c) The governing body shall send the petition and resolution to the Coordinating Board a minimum of 45 days before the quarterly meeting of the Board.
Source Note:The provisions of this §8.94 adopted to be effective May 13, 2026, 51 TexReg 3101.