Tex. Spec. Dist. Local Laws Code Section 8354.157
Tax or Bond Election

Before a new district created by the division of the district may impose a maintenance tax or issue bonds payable wholly or partly from ad valorem taxes, the new district must hold an election as required by this chapter to obtain voter approval.

Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 715 (H.B. 709), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2011.

Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 895 (S.B. 475), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2011.

Source: Section 8354.157 — Tax or Bond Election, https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/SD/htm/SD.8354.htm#8354.157 (accessed Jun. 5, 2024).

8354.001
Definitions 8354.002
Nature of District 8354.003
Confirmation and Directors’ Election Required 8354.004
Consent of Municipality Required 8354.005
Findings of Public Purpose and Benefit 8354.006
Initial District Territory 8354.051
Governing Body 8354.052
Temporary Directors 8354.101
General Powers and Duties 8354.102
Municipal Utility District Powers and Duties 8354.103
Authority for Road Projects 8354.104
Approval of Road Project 8354.105
Compliance with Municipal Consent Ordinance or Resolution 8354.106
Limitation on Use of Eminent Domain 8354.151
Division of District 8354.152
Law Applicable to New District 8354.153
Limitation on Area of New District 8354.154
Division Procedures 8354.155
Confirmation Election for New District 8354.156
Municipal Consent 8354.157
Tax or Bond Election 8354.201
Elections Regarding Taxes or Bonds 8354.202
Operation and Maintenance Tax 8354.203
Contract Taxes 8354.251
Authority to Issue Bonds and Other Obligations 8354.252
Taxes for Bonds 8354.253
Bonds for Road Projects

Accessed:
Jun. 5, 2024

§ 8354.157’s source at texas.gov

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Original Source: Section 8354.157 — Tax or Bond Election, https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/SD/htm/SD.8354.htm#8354.157 (last accessed Jun. 5, 2024).