§ 10. GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS.  


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  • The city shall have the power to borrow money on the credit of the city and to issue general obligation bonds for the acquisition of property for permanent public improvements or for any other public purpose not now or hereafter prohibited by the constitution and laws of the State of Texas. Except for the refunding of bonds previously issued, any proposition to borrow money and to issue such bonds shall first be approved by a majority of the qualified voters voting at an election called for the purpose of authorizing the issuance of such indebtedness. The ordinance calling such election and the manner of conducting the election shall conform in all respects to the general laws of the State of Texas.

    Amendment note: Section 10 appears as amended at the election of May 7, 1994.