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Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(a) If approved by a majority of the voters of the district voting at an election called for that purpose, the district may impose a maintenance tax for the purposes of:
(1) maintaining structures;
(2) securing and purchasing land rights;
(3) purchasing rights-of-way, including moving utilities;
(4) administering contracts; and
(5) paying other general operating expenses.
(b) A maintenance tax election shall be called and notice given in the same manner as for a bond election and may be held simultaneously with a bond election.
(c) This chapter does not prevent the calling of a subsequent maintenance tax election to establish or increase the amount of tax if the board determines that a maintenance tax election is required. (Acts 57th Leg., R.S., Ch. 65, Sec. 3 (part).)
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Texas Special District Local Laws Code - SDLL § 9078.0101. Imposition of Maintenance Tax; Election Procedure - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/tx/special-district-local-laws-code/sdll-sect-9078-0101/
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