Sec. 454.024.  ELECTION.  (a)  If a petition meeting the requirements of Section 454.023 is filed:
(1)  the governing body of the municipality shall hold an election on the question as provided by Chapter 1251, Government Code;  and
(2)  the bonds or notes may not be issued unless a majority of the votes received at the election favor the question.
(b)  The governing body of a municipality may call an election for the issuance of bonds or notes under this chapter without a petition under Section 454.023.
Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.  Amended by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1420, Sec. 8.398, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.