Texas Government Code - GOV'T § 1207.003. Election

(a) Refunding bonds may be issued without an election in connection with the issuance of the refunding bonds or the creation of an encumbrance in connection with the refunding bonds, except as provided by Subsection (b).

(b) If the constitution of this state requires an election to permit a procedure, action, or matter pertaining to refunding bonds, an election to authorize the procedure, action, or matter shall be held substantially in accordance, to the extent appropriate, with Chapter 1251.