Tex. Local Government Code § 61.008
This is the official text of Tex. Local Government Code § 61.008, part of Texas’s Local Government Code — governs the powers and operations of Texas cities and counties.
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§ 61.008. EFFECT OF CONSOLIDATION.
Official statutory text
In a consolidation under this chapter, the smaller municipalities:
(1) adopt the charter, ordinances, and, unless otherwise provided at the time of the consolidation, the name of the largest municipality;
(2) are included in the territory of the largest municipality; and
(3) are subject to the laws and regulations of the largest municipality.
(1) adopt the charter, ordinances, and, unless otherwise provided at the time of the consolidation, the name of the largest municipality;
(2) are included in the territory of the largest municipality; and
(3) are subject to the laws and regulations of the largest municipality.
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