Sec. 8288.152. ELECTION TO IMPOSE TAX. (a) The board may order an election to impose a maintenance tax. The election order must specify:
(1) the time and place of the election;
(2) the maximum amount of tax to be authorized;
(3) the form of the ballot; and
(4) other matters the board considers necessary or advisable.
(b) Notice of the election must be given by publishing once a week for two consecutive weeks a substantial copy of the election order in a newspaper of general circulation in the district. The first publication must occur at least 14 days before the date of the election.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.04, eff. April 1, 2011.
Structure Texas Statutes
Special District Local Laws Code
Title 6 - Water and Wastewater
Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts
Chapter 8288 - Meeker Municipal Water District
Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions
Section 8288.151. Imposition of Maintenance Tax; Prohibition on Other Taxes or Assessments
Section 8288.152. Election to Impose Tax
Section 8288.154. Investment of District Money
Section 8288.155. District Facilities Exempt From Taxation and Assessment