Tex. Spec. Dist. Local Laws Code Section 3891.158
Elections Regarding Taxes and Bonds

(a)

The district may issue, without an election, bonds, notes, and other obligations secured by revenue or contract payments from any source other than ad valorem taxes.

(b)

The district must hold an election in the manner provided by Chapters 49 (Provisions Applicable to All Districts) and 54 (Municipal Utility Districts), Water 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 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1102 (H.B. 4829), Sec. 1, eff. June 19, 2009.

Source: Section 3891.158 — Elections Regarding Taxes and Bonds, https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/SD/htm/SD.3891.htm#3891.158 (accessed May 4, 2024).

3891.001
Definitions 3891.002
Nature of District 3891.003
Purpose 3891.004
Findings of Benefit and Public Purpose 3891.005
Initial District Territory 3891.006
Eligibility for Inclusion in Special Zones 3891.007
Applicability of Municipal Management Districts Law 3891.008
Inapplicability of Option to Select Extraterritorial Jurisdiction 3891.051
Governing Body 3891.052
Appointment of Directors 3891.053
Eligibility 3891.101
General Powers and Duties 3891.102
Municipal Management Powers and Duties 3891.103
Development Corporation Powers 3891.104
Sports Venue 3891.105
Agreements 3891.106
Membership in Charitable Organizations 3891.107
Economic Development Programs 3891.108
No Eminent Domain 3891.151
Operation and Maintenance Tax 3891.152
Contract Taxes 3891.153
Authority to Issue Bonds and Other Obligations 3891.154
Hotel Occupancy Tax 3891.155
Sales and Use Tax 3891.156
Taxes for Bonds 3891.157
Bonds for Road Projects 3891.158
Elections Regarding Taxes and Bonds 3891.159
Powers of Municipal Utility District to Establish Defined Areas and Designated Property 3891.1071
Public Improvement District Powers 3891.1571
Bonds for Recreational Facilities

Accessed:
May 4, 2024

§ 3891.158’s source at texas.gov

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Original Source: Section 3891.158 — Elections Regarding Taxes and Bonds, https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/SD/htm/SD.3891.htm#3891.158 (last accessed May 4, 2024).