Tex. Spec. Dist. Local Laws Code Section 3861.155
Maintenance and Operation Tax; Election


(a)

Except as provided by Section 3861.161 (Project Development Agreement Required to Impose Taxes or Borrow Money, Including Bonds), the district may impose a tax for maintenance and operation purposes, including for:

(1)

planning, constructing, acquiring, maintaining, repairing, and operating all improvement projects, including land, plants, works, facilities, improvements, appliances, and equipment of the district; and

(2)

paying costs of services, engineering and legal fees, and organization and administrative expenses.

(b)

The district may not impose a maintenance and operation tax unless the maximum tax rate is approved by the governing body of the city and a majority of the district voters voting at an election held for that purpose. If the maximum tax rate is approved, the board may impose the tax at any rate that does not exceed the approved rate.

(c)

A maintenance and operation tax election may be held at the same time and in conjunction with any other district election. The election may be called by a separate election order or as part of any other election order.

(d)

The proposition in a maintenance and operation tax election may be for a specific maximum rate or for an unlimited rate.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 531 (S.B. 919), Sec. 1, eff. June 16, 2007.

Source: Section 3861.155 — Maintenance and Operation Tax; Election, https://statutes.­capitol.­texas.­gov/Docs/SD/htm/SD.­3861.­htm#3861.­155 (accessed Jun. 5, 2024).

3861.001
Definitions
3861.002
Creation and Nature of District
3861.003
Purpose
3861.004
Findings of Benefit and Public Purpose
3861.005
District Territory
3861.006
Eligibility for Inclusion in Special Zones
3861.051
Governing Body
3861.052
Appointment or Election of Directors
3861.053
Eligibility
3861.054
Vacancy
3861.055
Director’s Oath or Affirmation
3861.056
Officers
3861.057
Compensation
3861.101
General Powers and Duties
3861.102
Improvement Projects
3861.103
General Powers Regarding Contracts
3861.104
Rules
3861.105
Name Change
3861.106
Use of Roadway, Park, or Other Public Area of the District
3861.107
Adding or Removing Territory
3861.108
Economic Development
3861.109
Terms of Employment
3861.110
No Eminent Domain Power
3861.151
General Powers Regarding Financial Matters
3861.152
Borrowing Money
3861.153
Impact Fees and Assessments
3861.154
Certain Residential Property Not Exempt
3861.155
Maintenance and Operation Tax
3861.156
Use of Surplus Maintenance and Operation Money
3861.157
Bond Issuance Plan Required Before Issuing Bonds
3861.158
Bonds and Other Obligations
3861.159
Bond Maturity
3861.160
Taxes for Bonds and Other Obligations
3861.161
Project Development Agreement Required to Impose Taxes or Borrow Money, Including Bonds
3861.201
Division of District
3861.202
Election for Division of District
3861.203
Appointment of Directors of New Districts
3861.204
Continuing Powers and Obligations of New Districts
3861.205
Contract Authority of New Districts
3861.251
Dissolution by City Ordinance
3861.252
Collection of Assessments and Other Revenue
3861.253
Assumption of Assets and Liabilities
3861.0521
Requirement to Elect All Directors

Accessed:
Jun. 5, 2024

§ 3861.155’s source at texas​.gov