TX A.G. Opinion. How to Repeal a Road Tax

The opinion request: RQ-0298-KP

Who is requesting the opinion? Goliad County Attorney

What tax are they seeking instructions on to repeal? a special road tax approved by voters in the early 1900s

What issues are lurking about?

• Does the vote to repeal the special road tax have to follow Transportation Code §256.053?
• If yes, can” 50% plus one of the registered voters that sign the petition requesting the commissioners court to call for an election to repeal the special road tax, be satisfactory proof to the commissioners court ?”