Sec. 41.023. NOTICE OF REFERENDUM AND ELECTION

(a) The certified organization shall give public notice of:

(1) the date, hours, and polling places for voting in the referendum and election;

(2) the estimated amount and basis of the assessment proposed to be collected;

(3) whether a producer exemption is to be allowed in accordance with Section 41.082; and

(4) a description of the manner in which the assessment is to be collected and the proceeds administered and used.

(b) The notice under Subsection (a) of this section shall be published in one or more newspapers published and distributed within the boundaries described in the petition. The notice shall be published for not less than once a week for three consecutive weeks, beginning at least 60 days before the date of the election. In addition, at least 60 days before the date of the election the certified organization shall give direct written notice to each county agent in any county within the boundaries described in the petition.

Acts 1981, 67th Leg., p. 1083, ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1981. Amended by Acts 1983, 68th Leg., p. 3184, ch. 545, Sec. 2.