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Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(a) The district may not issue bonds, except refunding bonds, payable wholly or partly from property taxes unless the issuance of the bonds is authorized by a majority of the district voters at an election.
(b) The district may issue bonds not payable wholly or partly from property taxes without an election.
(c) A bond election may be called by the board on a motion of the board.
(d) A resolution calling a bond election must state:
(1) the time and each place for holding the election;
(2) the purpose for which the bonds are to be issued;
(3) the amount of the bonds;
(4) the form of the ballot; and
(5) other matters considered necessary or advisable by the board.
(e) The board shall give notice of the election by publishing a substantial copy of the resolution calling the election in a newspaper with general circulation in the district once a week for two consecutive weeks, with the first publication to be not later than the 14th day before the date of the election.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Texas Special District Local Laws Code - SDLL § 6902.204. Election for Bonds Payable from Property Taxes - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/tx/special-district-local-laws-code/sdll-sect-6902-204/
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