ELECTION.
Tex. GOV'T Code § 1508.006.
in effect(a) Unless authorized at an election by a majority vote of the qualified voters of the municipality, a municipality may not:
(1) encumber a facility or land described by Section 1508.001 for more than $5,000 except:
(A) for purchase money;
(B) for funds to construct and equip the facility; or
(C) to refund existing debt that was authorized by law; or
(2) sell a facility or land described by Section 1508.001 .
(b) The governing body of the municipality shall hold an election under this section in the manner provided for other bond elections in the municipality.
(c) If approved by a majority vote of the qualified voters at an election held for that purpose before November 14, 1935, an election is not required to encumber:
(1) a golf course or golf course clubhouse;
(2) a fairground or an exposition building;
(3) an airport; or
(4) land for a facility described by Subdivisions (1)-(3).
Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 227, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.