Texas Special District Local Laws Code § 8245.201 Authority To Issue Bonds And Other Obligations

Sec. 8245.201. AUTHORITY TO ISSUE BONDS AND OTHER OBLIGATIONS. (a) The district may issue bonds or other obligations as provided by Chapters 49 and 54, Water Code, to finance the construction, maintenance, or operation of projects under Sections 8245.101 and 8245.102.

(b) The district must hold an election in the manner provided by Chapters 49 and 54, Water Code, to obtain voter approval before the district may issue bonds payable from ad valorem taxes.

(c) The district may not issue bonds to finance projects authorized by Section 8245.102 unless the issuance is approved by a vote of a two-thirds majority of the voters of the district voting at an election called for that purpose.

(d) Bonds or other obligations issued or incurred to finance projects authorized by Section 8245.102 may not exceed one-fourth of the assessed value of the real property in the district.

Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 578 (S.B. 1946), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2007.

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