Tex. Spec. Dist. Local Laws Code Section 3900.203
Elections Regarding Taxes or Bonds

(a)

The district may issue, without an election, bonds and other obligations payable from any source other than ad valorem taxation.

(b)

The district must hold an election to obtain voter approval before the district may impose an ad valorem tax or issue bonds payable from ad valorem taxes.

(c)

Section 375.243 (Petition Required for Bond Election), Local Government Code, does not apply to the district.

(d)

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 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 856 (H.B. 3831), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2011.

Source: Section 3900.203 — Elections Regarding Taxes or Bonds, https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/SD/htm/SD.3900.htm#3900.203 (accessed May 4, 2024).

3900.001
Definitions 3900.002
Creation and Nature of District 3900.003
Purpose 3900.004
Findings of Benefit and Public Purpose 3900.005
District Territory 3900.006
Eligibility for Inclusion in Special Zones 3900.007
Applicability of Municipal Management Districts Law 3900.008
Liberal Construction of Chapter 3900.051
Governing Body 3900.052
Appointment of Directors 3900.053
Vacancy 3900.054
Compensation 3900.101
General Powers and Duties 3900.102
Public Improvement District Powers: Limitation 3900.103
Water District Powers 3900.104
Road District Powers 3900.105
Contract Powers 3900.106
Improvement Project and Service in Definable Area 3900.107
Improvement Projects and Services in General 3900.108
Development Corporation Powers 3900.109
Nonprofit Corporation 3900.110
Agreements 3900.111
Law Enforcement Services 3900.112
Membership in Charitable Organizations 3900.113
Economic Development 3900.114
Parking Facilities 3900.115
No Eminent Domain Power 3900.116
No Toll Roads 3900.151
Disbursements and Transfers of Money 3900.152
Money Used for Improvements or Services 3900.153
Residential Property Not Exempt 3900.154
Tax and Assessment Abatements 3900.201
Bonds and Other Obligations 3900.202
Approval by City 3900.203
Elections Regarding Taxes or Bonds 3900.204
Operation and Maintenance Tax 3900.205
Contract Taxes 3900.206
Taxes for Bonds 3900.207
Bonds for Road Projects 3900.208
Project Development Agreement Required to Impose Taxes or Borrow Money, Including Bonds

Accessed:
May 4, 2024

§ 3900.203’s source at texas.gov

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Original Source: Section 3900.203 — Elections Regarding Taxes or Bonds, https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/SD/htm/SD.3900.htm#3900.203 (last accessed May 4, 2024).