Tex. Spec. Dist. Local Laws Code Section 6913.256
Election for Bonds Payable from Ad Valorem Taxes

(a)

District bonds, other than refunding bonds, payable wholly or partly from ad valorem taxes may not be issued unless authorized by a district election at which a majority of the votes cast favor the bond issuance.

(b)

The board may order an election under this section without a petition. The order must specify:

(1)

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

(2)

the purpose for which the bonds will be issued;

(3)

the maximum amount of the bonds;

(4)

the maximum maturity of the bonds;

(5)

the form of the ballot; and

(6)

the presiding judge for each voting place.

(c)

Notice of the election must be given by publishing a substantial copy of the order calling the election in a newspaper published in Haskell County that is circulated in the district for two consecutive weeks. The first publication must be not later than the 15th day before the date of the election.
Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 869 (H.B. 2803), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2019.

Source: Section 6913.256 — Election for Bonds Payable from Ad Valorem Taxes, https://statutes.­capitol.­texas.­gov/Docs/SD/htm/SD.­6913.­htm#6913.­256 (accessed Jun. 5, 2024).

6913.001
Definitions 6913.002
Nature of District 6913.003
Findings of Benefit and Public Purpose 6913.051
District Territory 6913.052
Annexation of Territory in Haskell County 6913.053
Petition for Annexation 6913.054
Commissioners Court Resolution 6913.055
Notice of Annexation Hearing 6913.056
Annexation Hearing 6913.057
Annexation Findings and Resolution 6913.058
Notice of Annexation Election 6913.059
Annexation Election Results 6913.060
Assumption of Debt 6913.061
Restriction on Annexation of Railroad Right-of-way or Utility Property 6913.101
Directors 6913.102
Qualifications for Office 6913.103
Notice of Directors’ Election 6913.104
Officers 6913.105
Vote by Board President 6913.106
Absence or Inaction of Board President 6913.107
Director and Treasurer Bonds 6913.108
Compensation of Directors 6913.151
Acquisition of Water or Water Rights 6913.152
Construction or Acquisition of Property 6913.153
Eminent Domain 6913.154
Cost of Relocating or Altering Property 6913.155
Construction and Purchasing Contracts 6913.156
Contracts Related to Water Supply and Facilities 6913.201
Depository 6913.202
Projects Exempt from Assessment or Taxation 6913.203
Tax Assessor and Collector 6913.251
Authority to Issue Bonds 6913.252
Form of Bonds 6913.253
Maturity 6913.254
Bonds Payable from Revenue 6913.255
Bonds Payable from Ad Valorem Taxes 6913.256
Election for Bonds Payable from Ad Valorem Taxes 6913.257
Tax and Compensation Rates 6913.258
Additional Security 6913.259
Use of Bond Proceeds 6913.260
Appointment of Receiver 6913.261
Refunding Bonds 6913.262
Bonds Exempt from Taxation
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Accessed:
Jun. 5, 2024

§ 6913.256’s source at texas​.gov