Sec. 6913.256. ELECTION FOR BONDS PAYABLE FROM AD VALOREM TAXES. (a) District bonds, other than refunding bonds, payable wholly or partly from ad valorem taxes may not be issued unless authorized by a district election at which a majority of the votes cast favor the bond issuance.
(b) The board may order an election under this section without a petition. The order must specify:
(1) the time and places at which the election will be held;
(2) the purpose for which the bonds will be issued;
(3) the maximum amount of the bonds;
(4) the maximum maturity of the bonds;
(5) the form of the ballot; and
(6) the presiding judge for each voting place.
(c) Notice of the election must be given by publishing a substantial copy of the order calling the election in a newspaper published in Haskell County that is circulated in the district for two consecutive weeks. The first publication must be not later than the 15th day before the date of the election.
Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 869 (H.B. 2803), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2019.
Structure Texas Statutes
Special District Local Laws Code
Title 6 - Water and Wastewater
Subtitle B - Fresh Water Supply Districts
Chapter 6913 - Haskell County Water Supply District
Section 6913.251. Authority to Issue Bonds
Section 6913.252. Form of Bonds
Section 6913.254. Bonds Payable From Revenue
Section 6913.255. Bonds Payable From Ad Valorem Taxes
Section 6913.256. Election for Bonds Payable From Ad Valorem Taxes
Section 6913.257. Tax and Compensation Rates
Section 6913.258. Additional Security
Section 6913.259. Use of Bond Proceeds
Section 6913.260. Appointment of Receiver