Tex. Local Gov't Code Section 336.254
Abolition of or Change in Ad Valorem Tax Rate

(a)

The board by order may decrease or abolish the ad valorem tax rate or may call an election to increase, decrease, or abolish the ad valorem tax rate. In an election under this subsection and except as provided by Subsection (b), the board shall use the procedures for a tax election under Subchapter B.

(b)

At the election, the ballot shall be printed to permit voting for or against the proposition: “The increase (decrease) in the ad valorem tax rate of _________ (name of district) to a rate up to ___________ (rate of tax) cents per $100 valuation of taxable property to be used for district purposes” or “The abolition of the district ad valorem tax.” The increase or decrease in the tax rate, or the abolition of the tax, is effective if it is approved by a majority of the votes cast.

(c)

Repealed by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1148, Sec. 11(4), eff. June 15, 2007.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 883 (S.B. 1205), Sec. 2, eff. June 17, 2005.
Amended by:
Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1148 (S.B. 940), Sec. 9, eff. June 15, 2007.
Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1148 (S.B. 940), Sec. 11(4), eff. June 15, 2007.

Source: Section 336.254 — Abolition of or Change in Ad Valorem Tax Rate, https://statutes.­capitol.­texas.­gov/Docs/LG/htm/LG.­336.­htm#336.­254 (accessed Jun. 5, 2024).

336.001
Definitions 336.002
Nature of District 336.003
Multi-jurisdictional Public Library 336.021
Lead Governmental Entity 336.022
Territory Included in District 336.023
Election 336.027
Ballot Proposition 336.028
Results of Election 336.029
Initial Board and Presiding Officer 336.030
Repayment of Organizational Expenses 336.051
Governing Body 336.052
Appointment 336.053
Eligibility for Appointment 336.054
Terms 336.055
Vacancy 336.056
Officers 336.057
Meetings and Notice 336.058
Conflict of Interest in Contract 336.101
Bylaws 336.102
Employees 336.103
Executive Director 336.104
Qualifications of Executive Director or Library Director 336.105
Bond 336.106
Employee Plans 336.107
Records 336.151
General Powers of District 336.152
Rules 336.153
Location of Public Library Facilities 336.154
Contracts 336.155
Agreements with Other Political Subdivisions 336.156
Property and Equipment 336.157
Surplus Property 336.158
Suits 336.159
Expansion of District 336.160
Donation of Library Assets by County or Municipality 336.201
Borrowing 336.202
Fees 336.203
Library Fees 336.204
Depository 336.205
Expenditures 336.206
Accounts and Records 336.207
Fiscal Year 336.208
Grants and Donations 336.251
Ad Valorem Tax Assessment and Collection 336.252
Imposition, Computation, Administration, and Governance of Sales Tax 336.253
Sales and Use Tax Rates 336.254
Abolition of or Change in Ad Valorem Tax Rate 336.255
Use of Tax 336.301
Definition 336.302
General Power to Issue Bonds 336.303
Lead Governmental Entity’s Consent Required 336.304
Short-term Bonds 336.305
Election Required for Certain Bonds Secured by Taxes 336.306
Security Pledged 336.307
Lien on Revenue 336.308
Exchange of Bonds for Existing Library Facilities 336.309
Governmental Entities Not Responsible for District Obligations 336.351
Procedure for Dissolution
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Accessed:
Jun. 5, 2024

§ 336.254’s source at texas​.gov