Meadows Forrest is a subdivision of 300 people located in the extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ) of one of the state's largest cities. Can Meadows Forrest incorporate?
a) Yes, if Meadows Forrest voters agree by majority vote.
b) Yes, if Meadows Forrest voters agree by majority vote and the large city grants permission.
c) No, cities cannot incorporate in another city's ETJ.
d) No, the population of Meadows Forrest is too small to incorporate legally.
e) Yes, if the governor signs an executive order permitting Meadows Forrest to incorporate.
Answer: C
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