Calhoun County voters submitted a petition to the County Judge on Jan. 29 to create the Calhoun County Hospital District.
The petition is the first step in the process to create a taxing hospital district. The petition was signed by 477 validated, registered Calhoun County voters, exceeding the required amount by 97 signatures.
The Commissioners Court will set the election date.
View the submitted petition here.
View the Elections Administrator’s letter to the County Judge validating the petition here.
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