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Texas Statutes (Last Updated: January 4, 2014) |
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HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE |
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Title 4. HEALTH FACILITIES |
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Subtitle D. HOSPITAL DISTRICTS |
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Chapter 283. OPTIONAL HOSPITAL DISTRICT LAW OF 1957 |
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Subchapter G. TAXES |
Sec. 283.122. ELECTION TO INCREASE TAX AMOUNT
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(a) The tax rate approved in the creation of the district may be increased only if the increase is approved by a majority of the qualified voters of the district who vote in an election called and held for that purpose.
(b) The commissioners court may order an election to increase the allowable tax rate to be held on its own motion or on the presentation of a petition for an election signed by at least 100 qualified property taxpaying voters of the district.
(c) When the commissioners court orders the election, the court shall determine the amount of tax necessary for the proper maintenance of the hospital district.
(d) The election shall be held on the first authorized uniform election date prescribed by the Election Code that allows sufficient time to comply with the other requirements of law and that occurs at least 30 days after the date on which the court orders the election.