ORDER NO. 17132
KERR COUNTY TO CALL SPECIAL ELECTION RELATED TO ONE-HALF
PERCENT COUNTY SALES TAX
On this the 19th day of February 1987, upon motion made
by Commissioner Ray, seconded by Commissioner Holland,
with Commissioners Holland,. Ray and Baldwin and County
Judge Edwards voting "AYE" and Commissioner Lich voting
"NAY", said motion carrying by a majority vote, that Kerr
County call for a Special Election related to one-half
percent County Sales Tax, the second Saturday in August
1987, the same being August 8th, 1987.
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(1) the county judge, for the genera] election for officers of the
county government;
(2) the mayor, for the general election for city officers; and
(3) the governing body of a political subdivision, other than a county
or city, that has elective offices, for the general election for those
officers.
(b) If a law providing for an election relating to the affairs of a
political subdivision does not designate the authority responsible for
ordering the election, the governing body of the political subdivision shall
order the election.
Historical Note
Prior Law: Rev.Civ.St. 1925, arts. 2997, 2951.
Acts 1906, 29th Leg., 1st C.S., p. 528, ch. Acts 1951, 52nd Leg., p. 1097, ch. 492,
11, §§ 31, 84. §§ 29, 31.
Rev.Civ.St. 1911, arts. 2930, 2934. V.A.T.S. Election Code, arts. 9.02; 4.06.
§ 3.005. Tim4 for Ordering Election
An election ordered by an authority of a political subdivision shall be
ordered not later than the 45th day before election day.
§ 3.006. Contents of Election Order
In addition to any other elements required to be included in an election
order by other law, each election order must state the date of the election
and the offices or measures to be voted on at the election.
Historical Note
Prior Law: Rev.Civ.St. 1925, art. 2947.
Acts 1905, 29th Leg., 1st C.S., p. 528, ch. Acts 1951, 52nd Leg., p. 1097, eh. 692,
11,§31. §25.
Rev.Civ.St. 1911, art. 2930. V.A.T.S. Election Code, art. 4.02.
§ 3.007. Failure to Order General Election
Failure to order a general election does not affect the validity of the
election.
Historical Note
Prior Law: Rev.Civ.St. 1925, art. 2949.
Acts 1905, 29th Leg., 1st C.S., p. 528, ch. Acts 1951, 52nd Leg., p. 1097, ch. 492,
11,§31. §27.
Rev.Civ.St. 1911, art. 2932. V.A.T.S. Election Code, art. 4.04.
§ 3.008. Preservation of Election Order
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(a) The authority ordering an election shall preserve the order, procla-
mation, or other document ordering the election for the period for
preserving the precinct election records.
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i ', Texas n,. Tau AsM UnNenily Syst«n
Agricultural Room 317, USDA Building (2137)
Extension College Station, TX 77843-213?
Service
I M P O R T A N T '~Cj - 6 (~
October 3, 1986
MEMORANDUM T0:
SUBJECT:
The second special
surprise provision
sales tax to provid
ALL COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURTS
Special Elections
Related to One-half Percent County Sales Tax
session ended with a tax bill including a
that establishes a local option to raise the
e property tax relief.
We understand that cities AND COUNTIES outside the taxing and
service areas of metropolitan transit authorities could take
advantage of this provision. There are six larger cities with
these authorities so as we understand the new law all but five or
six counties may take advantage of this provision, if approved by
voters. Since the legislation takes effect January ~. 1987 and
ex ires on Au ust 1 8 for counties to benefit steps must be
to en now to call for a special election.
We refer you to Section 41.001 of the Texas Election Code listing
the permissible uniform election datesa_ They are: 1 theme third
er the
We suggest that you check with your county clerk or county
elections administrator to determine when an election may be
called. For more information, you may want to contact the
Elections Division, Office of the Secretary of State at 512/463-
5650.
This is something you will want to give prompt attention.
~~. ~,d~
John A. Gilmartin
Extension Coordinator
V. G. Young Institute
of County Government
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Sincerely, ~~~1/~C..
Joe M. Rothe
Exte sion Specialist
V. G. Young Institute
of County Government
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ORDER NO. 17132
RERR COUNTY TO CALL ELECTION
RELATED TO ONE-fiALF PERCENT
COUNTY SALES TAX
2-19-87
VOL. O, Page 369