Tex. Local Gov't Code Section 505.160
Election Required for Project; Petition

(a)

A Type B corporation may undertake a project under this chapter unless, not later than the 60th day after the date notice of the specific project or general type of project is first published, the governing body of the authorizing municipality receives a petition from more than 10 percent of the registered voters of the municipality requesting that an election be held before the specific project or general type of project is undertaken.

(b)

The governing body of the authorizing municipality is not required to hold an election after the submission of a petition under Subsection (a) if the voters of the municipality have previously approved the undertaking of the specific project or general type of project:

(1)

at an election ordered for that purpose by the governing body of the municipality; or

(2)

in conjunction with another election required under this chapter.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 885 (H.B. 2278), Sec. 3.01, eff. April 1, 2009.

Source: Section 505.160 — Election Required for Project; Petition, https://statutes.­capitol.­texas.­gov/Docs/LG/htm/LG.­505.­htm#505.­160 (accessed Jun. 5, 2024).

505.001
Definition 505.002
Applicability of Chapter 505.003
Authority to Create Corporation 505.004
Contents of Certificate of Formation 505.005
Corporation Not Subject to Certain Provisions 505.051
Board of Directors 505.052
Restriction on Board Membership 505.053
Officers 505.054
Quorum 505.055
Location of Board Meetings 505.056
Restrictions on Registered Agent and Office 505.101
Applicability of Other Law 505.102
Contract with Other Private Corporation 505.103
Limitation on Use of Revenues for Promotional Purposes 505.104
Bond Repayment 505.105
Eminent Domain 505.106
Liability 505.151
Authorized Projects 505.152
Projects Related to Recreational or Community Facilities 505.153
Projects Related to Affordable Housing 505.154
Projects Related to Water Supply Facilities and Water Conservation Programs 505.155
Projects Related to Business Enterprises that Create or Retain Primary Jobs 505.156
Projects Related to Business Enterprises in Certain Municipalities 505.157
Projects Related to Business Enterprises in Landlocked Communities 505.158
Projects Related to Business Development in Certain Small Municipalities 505.159
Hearing Required to Undertake Project 505.160
Election Required for Project 505.161
Public Purpose Designation 505.201
Definitions 505.202
Election: Use of Tax Proceeds for Sports Venue Projects 505.203
Public Hearing Preceding Election 505.204
Limitation on Subsequent Election 505.205
Subsequent Approval of Additional Projects 505.206
Effect of Subchapter on Election Authority 505.251
Tax Authorized 505.252
Sales Tax 505.253
Use Tax 505.254
Specification of Tax Rate on Ballot 505.255
Adoption of Tax at Election to Reduce or Abolish Tax for Type a Corporation 505.256
Applicability of Tax Code 505.257
Reduction of Tax Within Regional Transportation Authority 505.258
Cessation of Collection of Taxes 505.259
Election Requirement for Certain Municipalities 505.301
Delivery of Tax Proceeds 505.302
Payment of Project Costs, Bonds, or Other Obligations 505.303
Payment of Maintenance and Operating Costs 505.304
Payment for Certain Water-related Projects: Election Required 505.305
Payment for Cleanup of Contaminated Property 505.351
Applicability of Subchapter 505.352
Election to Terminate Existence of Corporation on Petition 505.353
Ballot 505.354
Termination of Existence of Corporation 505.355
Election Rejecting Termination 505.1041
Appraisal Required Before Purchase of Property with Bond Proceeds 505.1561
Projects Related to Airport Facilities in Certain Municipalities 505.2565
Limitation on Duration of Tax 505.2566
Election to Reduce or Increase Tax Rate 505.2575
Limited Sales and Use Tax for Specific Project
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Jun. 5, 2024

§ 505.160’s source at texas​.gov