Tex. Health & Safety Code Section 285.231
Election to Increase Maximum Tax Rate


(a)

Registered voters of a hospital district that is authorized to impose ad valorem taxes and that has a maximum tax rate of less than 75 cents on the $100 valuation of all taxable property in the district may file a petition with the secretary of the governing body of the hospital district requesting an election to authorize the increase of that maximum tax rate. The petition must be signed by at least the lesser of:

(1)

100 of the registered voters of the district; or

(2)

the number equal to 15 percent of the registered voters of the district.

(b)

The petition must state the maximum tax rate to be voted on at the election, which may not exceed 75 cents on the $100 valuation of all taxable property in the district.

(c)

The governing body of the hospital district by order shall set a time and place to hold a hearing on the petition to increase the maximum tax rate of the district. The governing body shall set a date for the hearing that is not earlier than the 10th day after the date the governing body issues the order.

(d)

If after the hearing the governing body of the hospital district finds that the petition is in proper form and that an increase of the maximum tax rate would benefit the district, the governing body shall order an election to authorize the increase of the maximum tax rate to the tax rate stated in the petition. The order calling the election must state the:

(1)

nature of the election, including the proposition that is to appear on the ballot;

(2)

date of the election;

(3)

maximum tax rate to be voted on at the election;

(4)

hours during which the polls will be open; and

(5)

location of the polling places.

(e)

The governing body of the hospital district shall give notice of the election by publishing a substantial copy of the election order in a newspaper with general circulation in the district once a week for two consecutive weeks. The first publication must appear before the 35th day before the date set for the election.

(f)

The ballot for the election shall be printed to permit voting for or against the proposition: “The increase by the _______________ (name of district) Hospital District of the maximum rate of annual taxes imposed for hospital purposes to a rate not to exceed _______________ (insert the amount prescribed by the petition, not to exceed 75 cents) on each $100 valuation of all taxable property in the district.”

(g)

After ordering an election under this subchapter, the governing body of the hospital district shall hold the election on the first authorized uniform election date prescribed by Section 41.001 (Uniform Election Dates), Election Code, that allows sufficient time to comply with other requirements of law.

(h)

If the majority of the votes cast in the district favor the proposition, the maximum tax rate of the district is increased to the tax rate stated in the petition.
Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 272, Sec. 1, eff. June 18, 2003.
Renumbered from Health and Safety Code, Section 285.201 (Provision of Medical and Hospital Care) by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 728 (H.B. 2018), Sec. 23.001(49), eff. September 1, 2005.
Amended by:
Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1001 (S.B. 1972), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2007.

Source: Section 285.231 — Election to Increase Maximum Tax Rate, https://statutes.­capitol.­texas.­gov/Docs/HS/htm/HS.­285.­htm#285.­231 (accessed Mar. 23, 2024).

285.001
Definition
285.002
Applicability of Subchapter
285.003
Authority to Make Revenue Anticipation Agreement
285.004
Terms
285.005
Refunding Prohibited
285.006
Security
285.007
Limitation on Use of Proceeds
285.008
Bonds
285.009
Taxes to Secure Bonds
285.021
Definitions
285.022
Authority to Construct, Improve, Operate, and Lease Parking Station
285.023
Authority to Issue Revenue Bonds
285.024
Form and Execution of Bonds
285.025
Terms
285.026
Approval and Registration of Bonds
285.027
Other Bonds
285.028
Use of Proceeds
285.029
Change for District Services
285.030
Procedures for Station Operation
285.041
Appointment of Tax Assessor and Collector
285.051
Authority of Governing Body
285.052
Petition
285.061
Tax Authorized
285.062
Tax Election Procedures
285.063
Effective Date of Tax or Tax Change
285.064
Use of Tax Revenue
285.071
Definition
285.072
Liability of a Hospital District Management Contractor
285.081
Optional Four-year Terms
285.082
Optional Three-year Terms
285.083
Resignation of Term
285.091
Hospital District Contracts, Collaborations, and Joint Ventures
285.101
Facilities or Services for Elderly or Disabled
285.131
Write-in Voting in Election for Board Members
285.151
Assets Transferred on Dissolution
285.161
Tax Authorized
285.162
Tax Rate
285.163
Tax Election Procedures
285.164
Election in Other Taxing Authority
285.165
Use of Tax
285.166
Effective Date
285.167
County Sales and Use Tax Act Applicable
285.201
Provision of Medical and Hospital Care
285.202
Use of Tax Revenue for Abortions
285.231
Election to Increase Maximum Tax Rate
285.301
Establishment of Nonprofit Corporation
285.302
Compliance by Nonprofit Corporation with Certain Laws
285.901
Disposition of Salvage and Surplus Property

Accessed:
Mar. 23, 2024

§ 285.231’s source at texas​.gov