Tex. Spec. Dist. Local Laws Code Section 9011.057
Ratification Election; Limitation on Assumption of Debt or Taxes

(a)

The annexation of territory under this subchapter is not final until ratified by:

(1)

a majority of the voters voting at a separate election held in the district; and

(2)

a majority of the voters voting at a separate election held in the territory to be annexed.

(b)

If the district has outstanding debts or taxes, the proposition for the territory’s assumption of its proportion of the debts or taxes on annexation shall be submitted at the same time and at the same election.

(c)

The manner of holding the election, the election notice, and the manner and time of giving notice of the election under this section are governed by Chapters 49 (Provisions Applicable to All Districts) and 51 (Water Control and Improvement Districts), Water Code.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.12, eff. April 1, 2009.

Source: Section 9011.057 — Ratification Election; Limitation on Assumption of Debt or Taxes, https://statutes.­capitol.­texas.­gov/Docs/SD/htm/SD.­9011.­htm#9011.­057 (accessed Jun. 5, 2024).

9011.001
Definitions 9011.002
Nature of District 9011.003
Finding of Benefit and Public Purpose 9011.051
District Territory 9011.052
Annexation of Territory by Landowner Petition 9011.053
Petition Requirements 9011.054
Hearing on Petition 9011.055
Notice of Hearing 9011.056
Board Annexation of Territory 9011.057
Ratification Election 9011.058
Annexed Territory’s Responsibility for District Debt or Taxes 9011.059
Annexation of Territory in a Municipality 9011.101
Composition of Board 9011.102
Qualifications for Office 9011.103
Directors’ Election 9011.104
Ballot Petition 9011.105
Appointment of Secretary and Treasurer 9011.106
Vote by Board President 9011.107
Director’s and Treasurer’s Bond 9011.108
Compensation 9011.151
Water Control and Improvement District Powers 9011.152
Water Supply and Distribution 9011.153
Eminent Domain 9011.154
Cost of Relocating or Altering Property 9011.155
Award of Certain Construction or Purchase Contracts 9011.156
Contracts Regarding Water or Sewer Facilities 9011.157
Contracts and Cooperation with Municipality Inside District 9011.158
Prohibited Agreements 9011.201
Depository 9011.202
Imposition of Ad Valorem Taxes 9011.203
Tax Assessor and Collector 9011.204
Projects Exempt from Assessment or Taxation 9011.251
Authority to Issue Bonds 9011.252
Form of Bonds 9011.253
Maturity 9011.254
Election for Bonds Payable from Ad Valorem Taxes 9011.255
Bonds Payable from Revenue 9011.256
Tax and Rate Requirements 9011.257
Additional Security 9011.258
Trust Indenture or Deed of Trust 9011.259
Use of Bond Proceeds 9011.260
Appointment of Receiver 9011.261
Refunding Bonds 9011.262
Bonds Exempt from Taxation
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Accessed:
Jun. 5, 2024

§ 9011.057’s source at texas​.gov