Tex. Spec. Dist. Local Laws Code Section 3795.201
Elections Regarding Taxes and Bonds

(a)

The district may issue, without an election, bonds, notes, and other obligations secured by revenue other than ad valorem taxes.

(b)

The district must hold an election in the manner provided by Subchapter L (Time of Election), Chapter 375 (Municipal Management Districts in General), Local Government Code, to obtain voter approval before the district may impose an ad valorem tax or issue bonds payable from ad valorem taxes.

(c)

The district may not issue bonds payable from ad valorem taxes to finance a road project unless the issuance is approved by a vote of a two-thirds majority of the district voters voting at an election held for that purpose.

Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 643 (H.B. 4341), Sec. 1, eff. June 12, 2017.

Source: Section 3795.201 — Elections Regarding Taxes and Bonds, https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/SD/htm/SD.3795.htm#3795.201 (accessed Jun. 5, 2024).

3795.001
Definitions 3795.002
Creation and Nature of District 3795.003
Purpose 3795.004
Findings of Benefit and Public Purpose 3795.005
Initial District Territory 3795.006
Applicability of Municipal Management District Law 3795.007
Construction of Chapter 3795.051
Governing Body 3795.052
Appointment of Directors 3795.053
Vacancy 3795.054
Compensation 3795.101
General Powers and Duties 3795.102
Improvement Projects and Services 3795.103
Economic Development 3795.104
Firefighting Services 3795.105
Fees and Charges 3795.106
No Eminent Domain Power 3795.151
Disbursements and Transfers of Money 3795.152
Money Used for Improvements or Services 3795.153
Petition Required for Financing Services and Improvements with Assessments 3795.154
Method of Notice of Hearing 3795.155
Assessments 3795.201
Elections Regarding Taxes and Bonds 3795.202
Agreement Required for Bonds 3795.203
Operation and Maintenance Tax 3795.204
Sales and Use Tax 3795.205
Authority to Borrow Money and to Issue Bonds and Other Obligations 3795.206
Taxes for Bonds 3795.207
Bonds for Road Projects 3795.901
Applicability 3795.902
Conflict of Laws 3795.903
Written Agreement Regarding Special Appraisals 3795.904
Requirements for Advertising Bond Issue 3795.905
Requirements for Bond Issue 3795.906
Requirements for Collection of Revenue to Pay Bonds

Accessed:
Jun. 5, 2024

§ 3795.201’s source at texas.gov

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Original Source: Section 3795.201 — Elections Regarding Taxes and Bonds, https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/SD/htm/SD.3795.htm#3795.201 (last accessed Jun. 5, 2024).