Tex. Spec. Dist. Local Laws Code Section 1020.303
Election to Increase Maximum Tax Rate

(a)

The board may order an election to increase the district’s maximum tax rate to a rate not to exceed 75 cents on each $100 valuation of taxable property in the district.

(b)

The maximum tax rate may not be increased unless the increase is approved by a majority of the district voters voting in an election held for that purpose.

(c)

An election held under this section must be ordered and notice must be given in the manner provided for a bond election under Subchapter F.

(d)

The election order must specify:

(1)

the ballot proposition;

(2)

the proposed maximum tax rate;

(3)

the time of the election;

(4)

the location of the polling places; and

(5)

the presiding judge for each polling place.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.

Source: Section 1020.303 — Election to Increase Maximum Tax Rate, https://statutes.­capitol.­texas.­gov/Docs/SD/htm/SD.­1020.­htm#1020.­303 (accessed May 26, 2025).

1020.001
Definitions 1020.002
Authority for Operation 1020.003
Essential Public Function 1020.004
District Territory 1020.005
Correction of Invalid Procedures 1020.006
District Support and Maintenance Not State Obligation 1020.007
Restriction on State Financial Assistance 1020.051
Board Election 1020.052
Notice of Election 1020.053
Ballot Petition 1020.054
Qualifications for Office 1020.055
Board Vacancy 1020.056
Officers 1020.057
Compensation 1020.058
Voting Requirement 1020.059
District Administrator 1020.060
General Duties of District Administrator 1020.061
Employees 1020.062
Recruitment of Medical Staff and Employees 1020.063
Continuing Education 1020.064
Seniority 1020.101
District Responsibility 1020.102
Restriction on Political Subdivision Taxation and Debt 1020.103
Management, Control, and Administration 1020.104
Hospital System 1020.105
Rules 1020.106
Purchasing and Accounting Procedures 1020.107
Provision of Certain Health Services 1020.108
District Property, Facilities, and Equipment 1020.109
Eminent Domain 1020.110
Gifts and Endowments 1020.111
Construction Contracts 1020.112
Operating and Management Contracts 1020.113
Contracts with Governmental Entities for Hospitalization 1020.114
Contracts with Governmental Entities for Investigatory or Other Services 1020.115
Payment for Treatment 1020.116
Nonprofit Corporation 1020.117
Authority to Sue and Be Sued 1020.151
Territory that May Be Annexed 1020.152
Petition to Annex Territory 1020.153
Election Order 1020.154
Ballot 1020.155
Notice of Election 1020.156
Election Results 1020.157
Effect of Annexation 1020.201
Budget 1020.202
Notice 1020.203
Amendments to Budget 1020.204
Restriction on Expenditures 1020.205
Fiscal Year 1020.206
Audit 1020.207
Inspection of Audit and District Records 1020.208
Financial Report 1020.209
Depository 1020.210
Spending and Investment Restrictions 1020.251
General Obligation Bonds 1020.252
Tax to Pay General Obligation Bonds 1020.253
General Obligation Bond Election 1020.254
Revenue Bonds 1020.255
Refunding Bonds 1020.256
Maturity of Bonds 1020.257
Execution of Bonds 1020.258
Bonds Exempt from Taxation 1020.301
Imposition of Ad Valorem Tax 1020.302
Tax Rate 1020.303
Election to Increase Maximum Tax Rate 1020.304
Assessment and Collection by County Tax Assessor-collector 1020.305
Assessment and Collection by District Tax Assessor-collector 1020.351
Dissolution 1020.352
Ballot 1020.353
Election Results 1020.354
Transfer of District Assets
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