1. (a) Bonds, other than refunding bonds, payable wholly or partly from ad valorem taxes may not be issued unless authorized by a majority of the district voters voting at an election.

2. (b) The board may order an election under this section without a petition. The order must specify:

   1. (1) the time and place at which the election will be held;
   2. (2) the purpose for which the bonds will be issued;
   3. (3) the maximum amount of the bonds;
   4. (4) the maximum maturity of the bonds;
   5. (5) the form of the ballot; and
   6. (6) the presiding judge for each voting place.

3. (c) Notice of the election must be published:

   1. (1) at least once in a newspaper published or having general circulation in the district; and
   2. (2) at least 14 days before the date of the election.

Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.12, eff. April 1, 2009.