(a) The commissioners court by written order may rescind an order adopted under § 31.071 at any time after two years have elapsed from the date the order was adopted, to become effective on a date stated in the order.
(b) Not later than the third day after the date the rescission order is adopted, the county clerk shall deliver a certified copy of the order to the secretary of state.

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Terms Used In Texas Election Code 31.076

  • Rescission: The cancellation of budget authority previously provided by Congress. The Impoundment Control Act of 1974 specifies that the President may propose to Congress that funds be rescinded. If both Houses have not approved a rescission proposal (by passing legislation) within 45 days of continuous session, any funds being withheld must be made available for obligation.
  • Written: includes any representation of words, letters, symbols, or figures. See Texas Government Code 311.005

(c) On the effective date of the rescission, the county clerk shall perform the duties and functions previously transferred to the county tax assessor-collector unless the position of county elections administrator is created.