Tex. Spec. Dist. Local Laws Code Section 11003.254
Election for Bonds Payable from Ad Valorem Taxes

(a)

Bonds, other than refunding bonds, payable wholly or partly from ad valorem taxes may not be issued unless authorized by a majority of the district voters voting at an election held for that purpose.

(b)

The board may call an election under this section without a petition. The resolution calling the election must specify:

(1)

the time and place at which the election will be held;

(2)

the purpose for which the bonds will be issued;

(3)

the amount of the bonds;

(4)

the form of the ballot; and

(5)

other matters the board considers necessary or advisable.

(c)

Notice of the election must be given by publishing a substantial copy of the resolution calling the election in a newspaper of general circulation in the district. The notice must be published once each week for two consecutive weeks. The first publication must be not later than the 14th day before the date of the election.

(d)

The district may issue bonds not payable wholly or partly from ad valorem taxes without an election.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.07, eff. April 1, 2015.

Source: Section 11003.254 — Election for Bonds Payable from Ad Valorem Taxes, https://statutes.­capitol.­texas.­gov/Docs/SD/htm/SD.­11003.­htm#11003.­254 (accessed Jun. 5, 2024).

11003.001
Definitions 11003.002
Nature of District 11003.003
Findings of Benefit and Public Purpose 11003.051
District Territory 11003.052
Annexation of City Territory 11003.053
Annexation of Other Territory 11003.101
Composition of Board 11003.102
Qualifications for Office 11003.103
Vacancies 11003.104
Removal from Office 11003.105
Board Resolutions 11003.106
Officers and Assistants 11003.107
Duties of Officers and Assistants 11003.108
Meetings 11003.109
Personal Liability of Directors 11003.151
District Powers 11003.152
Permits 11003.153
General Authority of Public Agencies and Political Subdivisions to Contract with District 11003.154
Contracts to Supply Water 11003.155
Sources for Water 11003.156
Construction Contracts 11003.157
Conveyance of Land to District 11003.158
Surplus Property 11003.159
Eminent Domain 11003.160
Cost of Relocating or Altering Property 11003.161
Other District Powers 11003.201
Imposition of Maintenance Tax 11003.202
Depository 11003.203
Investment of District Money 11003.204
District Facilities Exempt from Taxation and Assessment 11003.251
Authority to Issue Bonds 11003.252
Form of Bonds 11003.253
Maturity 11003.254
Election for Bonds Payable from Ad Valorem Taxes 11003.255
Bonds Secured by Revenue 11003.256
Bonds Payable from Ad Valorem Taxes 11003.257
Additional Security 11003.258
Trust Indenture 11003.259
Charges for District Services 11003.260
Use of Bond Proceeds 11003.261
Appointment of Receiver 11003.262
Refunding Bonds 11003.263
Limitation on Rights of Bondholders 11003.264
Bonds Exempt from Taxation 11003.265
Detachment of District Territory After Issuance of Bonds
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Accessed:
Jun. 5, 2024

§ 11003.254’s source at texas​.gov