Sec. 2001.654. DATE OF ELECTION

(a) If the officer responsible for certifying a petition determines that a petition is valid, the governing body shall:

(1) order that an election be held in the appropriate political subdivision on a date not later than the 60th day after the date of the officer's certification; and

(2) notify the commission by certified mail, return receipt requested, that an election has been ordered.

(b) If a uniform election day as provided by Section 41.001(a), Election Code, does not occur within the 60-day period, the governing body shall order the election to be held on the next uniform election date provided by that section.

Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.