Tex. Transportation Code § 441.192: MAINTENANCE TAX.

(a) A district may impose a maintenance tax to pay the district's operating expenses if, at an election in the district ordered for that purpose, a majority of the votes received favor the imposition of the tax.

(b) The amount of the tax may not exceed 25 cents on each $100 of assessed valuation of property in the district.

(c) The election shall be held as provided for a confirmation and directors' election under Sections 441.030-441.035.

Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.