Tex. Spec. Dist. Local Laws Code Section 1050.253
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)

The board may order the election on its own motion.

(d)

The election order must specify:

(1)

the date of the election;

(2)

the location of the polling places;

(3)

the presiding election officers; and

(4)

the purpose of the election.

(e)

Notice of the election shall be given by publishing a substantial copy of the election order in a newspaper of general circulation in Knox County once a week for two consecutive weeks before the date of the election. The first publication must occur at least 14 days before the date of the election.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.

Source: Section 1050.253 — Election to Increase Maximum Tax Rate, https://statutes.­capitol.­texas.­gov/Docs/SD/htm/SD.­1050.­htm#1050.­253 (accessed Jun. 5, 2024).

1050.001
Definitions 1050.002
Authority for Operation 1050.003
Political Subdivision 1050.004
District Territory 1050.005
Correction of Invalid Procedures 1050.006
Public Purpose 1050.051
Board Election and Appointment 1050.052
Notice of Election 1050.053
Ballot Application 1050.054
Qualifications for Office 1050.055
Bond 1050.056
Board Vacancy 1050.057
Director Rights, Privileges, and Duties 1050.058
Officers 1050.059
Compensation 1050.060
Voting Requirement 1050.061
Employees 1050.062
Maintenance of Records 1050.063
Seal 1050.101
District Responsibility 1050.102
Restriction on County or Municipality Taxation and Debt 1050.103
Rules 1050.104
Purchasing and Accounting Procedures 1050.105
Eminent Domain 1050.106
Gifts and Endowments 1050.107
Payment for Treatment 1050.108
Authority to Sue and Be Sued 1050.151
Budget 1050.152
Proposed Budget: Notice and Hearing 1050.153
Fiscal Year 1050.154
Annual Audit 1050.155
Depository 1050.156
Authority to Borrow Money 1050.201
General Obligation Bonds 1050.202
Tax to Pay General Obligation Bonds 1050.203
General Obligation Bond Election 1050.205
Execution of General Obligation Bonds 1050.206
Revenue Bonds 1050.207
Refunding Bonds 1050.208
Additional Means of Securing Repayment of Bonds 1050.209
Use of Bond Proceeds 1050.251
Imposition of Ad Valorem Tax 1050.252
Tax Rate 1050.253
Election to Increase Maximum Tax Rate 1050.254
Tax Assessor-collector 1050.301
Dissolution 1050.302
Notice of Election 1050.303
Ballot 1050.304
Election Results 1050.305
Transfer or Administration of Assets 1050.306
Imposition of Tax and Return of Surplus Taxes 1050.307
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Accessed:
Jun. 5, 2024

§ 1050.253’s source at texas​.gov