Geographic Boundaries
- East bounded by Barangays Sto. Domingo, Sapang Maragul, Tibag, and Armenia of the Municipality of Tarlac.
- West bounded by the Province of Zambales.
- South bounded by the Municipality of Capas.
- North bounded by the Municipalities of Sta. Ignacia and Mayantoc.
Effectivity Condition through Plebiscite
- Municipality of San Jose will come into existence upon majority ratification in a plebiscite.
- Plebiscite to be conducted within 120 days following the Act's approval.
- Supervised and conducted by the Commission on Elections (COMELEC).
- Expenses for plebiscite sourced from the Contingent Fund under current fiscal year appropriations.
Initial Local Government Officials
- The first mayor, vice-mayor, and municipal councilors are appointed by the President of the Philippines.
- Their term lasts until noon of June 30, 1992.
Financial Provisions
- Upon Act approval, the municipal treasurer of Tarlac shall transfer collected real estate taxes and other fees from the designated barangays to the municipal treasurer of San Jose.
Publication and Effectivity
- The Act takes effect after publication in at least two newspapers of general circulation.
Legislative and Executive Approvals
- Law was approved by the Senate and House on specified dates in 1989.
- Signed into law by President Corazon C. Aquino on January 5, 1990.