Texas Statutes (Last Updated: January 4, 2014) |
TRANSPORTATION CODE |
Title 6. ROADWAYS |
Subtitle J. ROAD UTILITY DISTRICTS |
Chapter 441. ROAD UTILITY DISTRICTS |
Subchapter I. BONDS |
Sec. 441.172. TAX BOND ELECTION
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(a) The district may not issue bonds secured by taxes unless the issuance of the bonds is approved at an election ordered by the board within the district boundaries for that purpose.
(b) The district may issue bonds not secured by taxes without an election.
(c) In addition to the requirements of the Election Code, the order shall state:
(1) the nature of the election;
(2) the hours during which polls will be open;
(3) the location of polling places;
(4) the amount of the bonds to be authorized; and
(5) the maximum maturity of the bonds.
(d) Notice of the election must be given as provided by Section 441.031 for a confirmation and directors' election.
(e) The ballot at the election must be printed to provide for voting for or against the issuance of the bonds and the imposition of ad valorem taxes for payment of the bonds.