(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.

Terms Used In Texas Water Code 55.497

  • Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
  • United States: includes a department, bureau, or other agency of the United States of America. See Texas Government Code 311.005