Tex. Spec. Dist. Local Laws Code Section 8478.156
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 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 385 (H.B. 3925), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2013.

Source: Section 8478.156 — Tax or Bond Election, https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/SD/htm/SD.8478.htm#8478.156 (accessed Apr. 13, 2024).

8478.001
Definitions 8478.002
Nature of District 8478.003
Confirmation and Directors’ Election Required 8478.004
Consent of Municipality Required 8478.005
Findings of Public Purpose and Benefit 8478.006
Initial District Territory 8478.007
Annexation by Municipality 8478.051
Governing Body 8478.052
Temporary Directors 8478.101
General Powers and Duties 8478.102
Municipal Utility District Powers and Duties 8478.103
Authority for Road Projects 8478.104
Road Standards and Requirements 8478.105
Compliance with Municipal Consent Ordinance or Resolution 8478.151
Division of District 8478.152
Law Applicable to New District 8478.153
Limitation on Area of New District 8478.154
Division Procedures 8478.155
Confirmation Election for New District 8478.156
Tax or Bond Election 8478.201
Elections Regarding Taxes or Bonds 8478.202
Operation and Maintenance Tax 8478.203
Contract Taxes 8478.251
Authority to Issue Bonds and Other Obligations 8478.252
Taxes for Bonds 8478.253
Bonds for Road Projects

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Original Source: Section 8478.156 — Tax or Bond Election, https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/SD/htm/SD.8478.htm#8478.156 (last accessed Apr. 13, 2024).

Tex. Spec. Dist. Local Laws Code Section 8478.156 Tax or Bond Election

Tex. Spec. Dist. Local Laws Code Section 8478.156
Tax or Bond Election