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2025 Texas Statutes
Water Code
Title 4 - General Law Districts
Chapter 55 - Water Improvement Districts
Subchapter L. Issuance of Bonds
Section 55.497. Necessary Vote
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TX Water Code § 55.497 (2025)
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Sec. 55.497. NECESSARY VOTE. (a) In a district operating under the authority of Article III, Section 52, of the Texas Constitution, a two-thirds vote of persons voting in the election is required to adopt a proposition to issue bonds or to enter into a contract with the United States.
(b) In a district operating under the authority of Article XVI, Section 59, of the Texas Constitution, a majority vote of persons voting in the election is required to adopt a proposition to issue bonds or to enter into a contract with the United States.
Acts 1971, 62nd Leg., p. 465, ch. 58, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 30, 1971.
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