· Context
Advocacy outlet argues the project required a Type A sales tax election
The Amarillo Pioneer argued that because the AEDC is a Type A corporation, use of its funds in the land exchange for a stadium required an election that was not held. A May 2018 Texas Scorecard commentary by the Pioneer's editor repeated the argument.[1][2]
Amarillo Economic Development Corporation (AEDC)
What the sources say
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Texas Scorecard commentary by the Amarillo Pioneer's editor: A Texas Scorecard commentary argued that the lease contract calls for the stadium's total cost to reach almost $60 million.[2]
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The Amarillo Pioneer: The Amarillo Pioneer argued that because the AEDC is a Type A corporation under Texas Local Government Code Chapter 504, a stadium project using its funds required an election, and that the 2015 non-binding vote did not satisfy that requirement.[1]
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Texas Scorecard commentary: A May 2018 Texas Scorecard commentary stated that two residents had announced plans to seek an injunction to halt stadium construction until an election was held.[2]