(a) Prior to a referendum or an election, an election plan must be submitted to the Department for approval. The election plan must include:(1) a draft of the notice required by §23.23 of this chapter (relating to Notice of Referendum and/or Election) and a description of how it will be provided;(2) an election timeline, including when the notice required by §23.23 of this chapter (relating to Notice of Referendum and/or Election) will be provided, referendum or election date, and canvassing date;(3) a draft ballot;(4) a draft of the application for a candidate's name to be printed on the ballot; and(5) information on whether balloting will be conducted by mail or in person.(b) The Commissioner must be notified of biennial board elections and/or referenda to increase assessments at least 90 days prior to the election date. In the case of a referendum to add new territory, notice must be provided as required by Texas Agriculture Code, §41.034.