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Texas Health and Safety Code - HEALTH & SAFETY § 286.143. Bond Election

Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(a) The district may issue general obligation bonds only if the bonds are authorized by a majority of the qualified voters of the district voting at an election called and held for that purpose under this section or under Subchapter B.

(b) The board may order a bond election.  The order calling the election must state:

(1) the nature and date of the election;

(2) the hours during which the polls will be open;

(3) the location of the polling places;

(4) the amount of bonds to be authorized;  and

(5) the maximum maturity of the bonds.

(c) Notice of a bond election shall be given as provided by Section 1251.003, Government Code.

(d) The board shall canvass the returns and declare the results of the election.

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