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TX Transp Code § 441.134 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Transportation Code|Title 6 - Roadways|Subtitle J - Road Utility Districts|Chapter 441 - Road Utility Districts|Subchapter G. Conveyance of Road Facility|Section 441.134. Commission Conveyance Order

Sec. 441.134.  COMMISSION CONVEYANCE ORDER.  (a)  Except as provided by Subsections (b) and (c), the commission by order shall authorize the conveyance of a road facility to a governmental entity not later than the 15th day after the date that it receives a board's order to convey.(b)  The commission by order shall delay the conveyance until the district complies with the plans and written commission approvals if:(1)  the commission considers the road facility not to be completed according to the plans and written commission approvals;(2)  the governmental entity to which the road facility is being conveyed files a written protest;  or(3)  a municipality in which or extraterritorial jurisdiction of which the road facility is located, if the road facility is being transferred to a county, files a written protest.(c)  An order under Subsection (b) must be issued not later than the 15th day after the later of the date that the commission receives the board's conveyance order or the date a protest is filed.(d)  The commission is not required to hold a hearing before making an order under this section.|Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.|
TX Transp Code § 441.135 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Transportation Code|Title 6 - Roadways|Subtitle J - Road Utility Districts|Chapter 441 - Road Utility Districts|Subchapter G. Conveyance of Road Facility|Section 441.135. Transfer of Ownership and Responsibility

Sec. 441.135.  TRANSFER OF OWNERSHIP AND RESPONSIBILITY.  (a)  The governmental entity to which a road facility is conveyed is the owner of and has jurisdiction and sole control over the road facility.(b)  After the conveyance, the governmental entity is responsible for all maintenance of the road facility and the district is not responsible for the road facility or its maintenance.(c)  This section does not affect the governmental entity's authority to alter, relocate, close, or discontinue maintenance of the road facility as provided by law.|Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.|
TX Transp Code § 441.136 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Transportation Code|Title 6 - Roadways|Subtitle J - Road Utility Districts|Chapter 441 - Road Utility Districts|Subchapter G. Conveyance of Road Facility|Section 441.136. Effect of Conveyance on Indebtedness

Sec. 441.136.  EFFECT OF CONVEYANCE ON INDEBTEDNESS.  Conveyance of a road facility to a governmental entity under this subchapter does not affect:(1)  the sole responsibility of the district to pay in full the principal of and interest and any premium on any outstanding district bonds or other indebtedness;  or(2)  the district's responsibility to perform the obligations provided by the orders or resolutions authorizing the bonds or other indebtedness.|Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.|
TX Transp Code § 441.137 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Transportation Code|Title 6 - Roadways|Subtitle J - Road Utility Districts|Chapter 441 - Road Utility Districts|Subchapter G. Conveyance of Road Facility|Section 441.137. Partial Conveyance

Sec. 441.137.  PARTIAL CONVEYANCE.  This chapter does not prevent conveyance of part of the road facilities that a district constructs in stages.|Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.|
TX Transp Code § 441.151 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Transportation Code|Title 6 - Roadways|Subtitle J - Road Utility Districts|Chapter 441 - Road Utility Districts|Subchapter H. Financial Provisions|Section 441.151. Fiscal Year

Sec. 441.151.  FISCAL YEAR.  (a)  The board shall establish a fiscal year for the district.(b)  The board may not change the fiscal year more than once in a 24-month period.|Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.|
TX Transp Code § 441.152 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Transportation Code|Title 6 - Roadways|Subtitle J - Road Utility Districts|Chapter 441 - Road Utility Districts|Subchapter H. Financial Provisions|Section 441.152. Budget

Sec. 441.152.  BUDGET.  (a)  The board shall prepare and approve an annual budget.(b)  The budget must contain a complete financial statement, including a statement of:(1)  the outstanding obligations of the district;(2)  the amount of cash credited to each district fund;(3)  the amount of money the district received from all sources during the previous year;(4)  the amount of money available to the district from all sources during the ensuing year;(5)  the balances expected at the end of the year in which the budget is being prepared;(6)  the estimated revenue and balances available to cover the proposed budget;  and(7)  the estimated tax rate that will be required.(c)  The board may amend the budget after adoption.(d)  Money may not be spent for an expense not included in the budget or an amendment to it unless the board by order declares the expense to be necessary.|Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.|
TX Transp Code § 441.153 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Transportation Code|Title 6 - Roadways|Subtitle J - Road Utility Districts|Chapter 441 - Road Utility Districts|Subchapter H. Financial Provisions|Section 441.153. Audit

Sec. 441.153.  AUDIT.  The board shall have an annual audit made of the district's financial condition.|Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.|
TX Transp Code § 441.154 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Transportation Code|Title 6 - Roadways|Subtitle J - Road Utility Districts|Chapter 441 - Road Utility Districts|Subchapter H. Financial Provisions|Section 441.154. Depository

Sec. 441.154.  DEPOSITORY.  (a)  The board shall name one or more banks to serve as depository for district money.(b)  The district shall deposit money, other than money transmitted to a bank of payment for district bonds, with the depository bank as received.  The money shall remain on deposit, except that this section does not limit the board's power to invest district money as provided by Section 441.156.(c)  The district may not deposit money in a bank in an amount that exceeds the maximum amount secured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation unless the bank executes a bond or provides other security in an amount sufficient to secure from loss district money that exceeds the amount secured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation.|Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.|
TX Transp Code § 441.155 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Transportation Code|Title 6 - Roadways|Subtitle J - Road Utility Districts|Chapter 441 - Road Utility Districts|Subchapter H. Financial Provisions|Section 441.155. Payment of Expenses

Sec. 441.155.  PAYMENT OF EXPENSES.  (a)  The district's directors may pay:(1)  costs and expenses necessarily incurred in the district's creation, organization, and operation;(2)  legal fees;  and(3)  other incidental expenses.(b)  The district's directors may reimburse a person for money advanced for a purpose under Subsection (a).(c)  A payment may be made from the proceeds of district bonds, taxes, fees, or other district revenue.|Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.|
TX Transp Code § 441.157 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Transportation Code|Title 6 - Roadways|Subtitle J - Road Utility Districts|Chapter 441 - Road Utility Districts|Subchapter H. Financial Provisions|Section 441.157. Investment Representative

Sec. 441.157.  INVESTMENT REPRESENTATIVE.  The board by resolution may provide that an authorized representative of the district may invest the district's money and provide for money to be withdrawn from the appropriate accounts of the district for investment on terms the board considers advisable.|Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.|
TX Transp Code § 441.158 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Transportation Code|Title 6 - Roadways|Subtitle J - Road Utility Districts|Chapter 441 - Road Utility Districts|Subchapter H. Financial Provisions|Section 441.158. Borrowing Money

Sec. 441.158.  BORROWING MONEY.  The district may borrow money for any purpose authorized under this chapter.|Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.|
TX Transp Code § 441.171 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Transportation Code|Title 6 - Roadways|Subtitle J - Road Utility Districts|Chapter 441 - Road Utility Districts|Subchapter I. Bonds|Section 441.171. Issuance of Bonds

Sec. 441.171.  ISSUANCE OF BONDS.  The board may issue and sell bonds in the name of the district to construct, acquire, or improve district road facilities as provided by this chapter.|Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.|
TX Transp Code § 441.172 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Transportation Code|Title 6 - Roadways|Subtitle J - Road Utility Districts|Chapter 441 - Road Utility Districts|Subchapter I. Bonds|Section 441.172. Tax Bond Election

Sec. 441.172.  TAX BOND ELECTION.  (a)  The district may not issue bonds secured by taxes unless the issuance of the bonds is approved at an election ordered by the board within the district boundaries for that purpose.(b)  The district may issue bonds not secured by taxes without an election.(c)  In addition to the requirements of the Election Code, the order shall state:(1)  the nature of the election;(2)  the hours during which polls will be open;(3)  the location of polling places;(4)  the amount of the bonds to be authorized;  and(5)  the maximum maturity of the bonds.(d)  Notice of the election must be given as provided by Section 441.031 for a confirmation and directors' election.(e)  The ballot at the election must be printed to provide for voting for or against the issuance of the bonds and the imposition of ad valorem taxes for payment of the bonds.|Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.|
TX Transp Code § 441.173 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Transportation Code|Title 6 - Roadways|Subtitle J - Road Utility Districts|Chapter 441 - Road Utility Districts|Subchapter I. Bonds|Section 441.173. Form and Provisions of Bonds

Sec. 441.173.  FORM AND PROVISIONS OF BONDS.  (a)  The district may issue the bonds in various series or issues.  The bonds may mature serially or otherwise not more than 50 years after their date.  The bonds may be made redeemable before maturity at the option of the district or may contain a mandatory redemption provision.(b)  An order or resolution of the board authorizing the issuance of the bonds, including refunding bonds, may:(1)  provide for the management of money;(2)  provide for the establishment and maintenance of an interest and sinking fund, a reserve fund, and other funds;(3)  prohibit further issuance of bonds or other obligations payable from pledged fees or reserve the right to issue additional bonds secured by a pledge of and payable from the fees on a parity with or subordinate to the pledge in support of the bonds being issued;  and(4)  contain other covenants and provisions as the board determines.(c)  The board may adopt and have executed other proceedings or instruments necessary and convenient in connection with the issuance of bonds.|Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.|
TX Transp Code § 441.174 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Transportation Code|Title 6 - Roadways|Subtitle J - Road Utility Districts|Chapter 441 - Road Utility Districts|Subchapter I. Bonds|Section 441.174. Examination

Sec. 441.174.  EXAMINATION.  District bonds and the records relating to their issuance shall be submitted to the attorney general for examination.|Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.|
TX Transp Code § 441.175 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Transportation Code|Title 6 - Roadways|Subtitle J - Road Utility Districts|Chapter 441 - Road Utility Districts|Subchapter I. Bonds|Section 441.175. Refunding Bonds

Sec. 441.175.  REFUNDING BONDS.  The district may issue refunding bonds.|Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.|
TX Transp Code § 441.176 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Transportation Code|Title 6 - Roadways|Subtitle J - Road Utility Districts|Chapter 441 - Road Utility Districts|Subchapter I. Bonds|Section 441.176. Tax Exemption

Sec. 441.176.  TAX EXEMPTION.  District bonds, a transaction relating to the bonds, and a profit made in the sale of the bonds are exempt from state or local taxation.|Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.|
TX Transp Code § 441.177 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Transportation Code|Title 6 - Roadways|Subtitle J - Road Utility Districts|Chapter 441 - Road Utility Districts|Subchapter I. Bonds|Section 441.177. Bondholder Mandamus

Sec. 441.177.  BONDHOLDER MANDAMUS.  A holder of a district bond is entitled, in addition to any other right or remedy provided by state law, to a writ of mandamus requiring the district and its officials to perform any obligation that:(1)  is provided by the order or resolution authorizing issuance of the bond;  and(2)  the district fails to perform, including:(A)  defaulting in the payment of principal, interest, or redemption price on the bond when due;  and(B)  failing to make payment into any fund created in the order or resolution.|Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.|
TX Transp Code § 441.178 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Transportation Code|Title 6 - Roadways|Subtitle J - Road Utility Districts|Chapter 441 - Road Utility Districts|Subchapter I. Bonds|Section 441.178. Use of Bond Proceeds

Sec. 441.178.  USE OF BOND PROCEEDS.  The district may use bond proceeds to:(1)  construct, acquire, or improve a road facility;(2)  pay an expense related to the road facility;(3)  pay, or establish a reasonable reserve to pay, not more than three years' interest on the district's bonds;  and(4)  pay an expense related to issuance and sale of bonds as provided by the bond orders or resolutions.|Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.|
TX Transp Code § 441.179 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Transportation Code|Title 6 - Roadways|Subtitle J - Road Utility Districts|Chapter 441 - Road Utility Districts|Subchapter I. Bonds|Section 441.179. Disposition of Proceeds

Sec. 441.179.  DISPOSITION OF PROCEEDS.  The district shall deposit the part of the purchase money of bonds that represents capitalized interest in a special account in the district depository and use that money to pay interest that comes due on bonds.  Money remaining in that account after payment of the costs of issuance of the bonds shall be transferred to the credit of the regular account of the district in the district depository.|Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.|
TX Transp Code § 441.180 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Transportation Code|Title 6 - Roadways|Subtitle J - Road Utility Districts|Chapter 441 - Road Utility Districts|Subchapter I. Bonds|Section 441.180. Manner of Repayment

Sec. 441.180.  MANNER OF REPAYMENT.  (a)  The board may provide for the payment of the principal of and interest on the bonds by one or more of the following methods:(1)  imposition and collection of ad valorem taxes;(2)  adoption of a plan of taxation authorized by Sections 51.502-51.506, Water Code, as provided by those sections;  or(3)  pledging all or part of the fees under Section 441.197.(b)  In this chapter, a reference to ad valorem taxes includes a reference to any other tax the board imposes as provided by this chapter.|Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.|
TX Transp Code § 441.191 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Transportation Code|Title 6 - Roadways|Subtitle J - Road Utility Districts|Chapter 441 - Road Utility Districts|Subchapter J. Taxes|Section 441.191. Imposition of Taxes

Sec. 441.191.  IMPOSITION OF TAXES.  The board may annually impose taxes to pay the principal of and interest on district bonds and the expense of assessing and collecting taxes.|Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.|
TX Transp Code § 441.192 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Transportation Code|Title 6 - Roadways|Subtitle J - Road Utility Districts|Chapter 441 - Road Utility Districts|Subchapter J. Taxes|Section 441.192. Maintenance Tax

Sec. 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.|
TX Transp Code § 441.193 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Transportation Code|Title 6 - Roadways|Subtitle J - Road Utility Districts|Chapter 441 - Road Utility Districts|Subchapter J. Taxes|Section 441.193. Tax Rate

Sec. 441.193.  TAX RATE.  In setting a tax rate, the board shall consider the district's income from sources other than taxation.  On determination of the amount of tax needed to be imposed, the board shall adopt a tax rate.|Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.|
TX Transp Code § 441.194 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Transportation Code|Title 6 - Roadways|Subtitle J - Road Utility Districts|Chapter 441 - Road Utility Districts|Subchapter J. Taxes|Section 441.194. Appointment of Tax Assessor-Collector

Sec. 441.194.  APPOINTMENT OF TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTOR.  The board may appoint a tax assessor-collector.|Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.|
TX Transp Code § 441.195 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Transportation Code|Title 6 - Roadways|Subtitle J - Road Utility Districts|Chapter 441 - Road Utility Districts|Subchapter J. Taxes|Section 441.195. Imposition of Taxes During First Year

Sec. 441.195.  IMPOSITION OF TAXES DURING FIRST YEAR.  The board may impose taxes for the entire year in which the district is created.|Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.|
TX Transp Code § 441.196 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Transportation Code|Title 6 - Roadways|Subtitle J - Road Utility Districts|Chapter 441 - Road Utility Districts|Subchapter J. Taxes|Section 441.196. All Property Taxed

Sec. 441.196.  ALL PROPERTY TAXED.  The board shall impose taxes on all property in the district subject to taxation.|Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.|
TX Transp Code § 441.197 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Transportation Code|Title 6 - Roadways|Subtitle J - Road Utility Districts|Chapter 441 - Road Utility Districts|Subchapter J. Taxes|Section 441.197. Fees

Sec. 441.197.  FEES.  (a)  A district may adopt and enforce fees in addition to taxes to provide the district revenue to operate the district and secure district bonds.(b)  A district may file a suit to recover an unpaid fee under this section.  The suit must be filed in a county in which the district is located.(c)  Except as provided by Section 365.040, a fee may not be imposed on or collected for travel on a road constructed, acquired, or improved by the district.(d)  A road facility may not be encumbered by a district fee.|Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.|
TX Transp Code § 441.198 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Transportation Code|Title 6 - Roadways|Subtitle J - Road Utility Districts|Chapter 441 - Road Utility Districts|Subchapter J. Taxes|Section 441.198. Bond Anticipation Notes

Sec. 441.198.  BOND ANTICIPATION NOTES.  (a)  A district may issue bond anticipation notes:(1)  for any purpose for which district bonds have been previously voted;  or(2)  to refund previously issued bond anticipation notes.(b)  A district may contract with purchasers of bond anticipation notes that the proceeds from the sale of bonds that are issued to refund the bond anticipation notes shall be used only to pay the principal of or interest or redemption price on the bond anticipation notes.(c)  A district may secure the repayment of the principal of and interest and redemption premium on the bond anticipation notes from any source available for that repayment, including a loan agreement, revolving credit agreement, agreement establishing a line of credit, letter of credit, reimbursement agreement, insurance contract, commitment to purchase bond anticipation notes, purchase or sale agreement, or another agreement authorized and approved by the district in connection with the authorization, issuance, security, or repayment of bond anticipation notes.|Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.|
TX Transp Code § 441.211 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Transportation Code|Title 6 - Roadways|Subtitle J - Road Utility Districts|Chapter 441 - Road Utility Districts|Subchapter K. Annexation|Section 441.211. Petition for Annexation

Sec. 441.211.  PETITION FOR ANNEXATION.  (a)  Any property owner may file with the board a petition requesting that the real property be annexed to the district.  The property is not required to be contiguous to the district.(b)  The petition must:(1)  describe the property by metes and bounds, or if there is a recorded plat of the property, by lot and block number;  and(2)  be executed as provided by law for the conveyance of real property.|Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.|
TX Transp Code § 441.212 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Transportation Code|Title 6 - Roadways|Subtitle J - Road Utility Districts|Chapter 441 - Road Utility Districts|Subchapter K. Annexation|Section 441.212. Board Decision

Sec. 441.212.  BOARD DECISION.  The board shall hear and consider the petition and may annex the real property to the district if the board considers the annexation to be to the district's advantage.|Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.|
TX Transp Code § 441.213 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Transportation Code|Title 6 - Roadways|Subtitle J - Road Utility Districts|Chapter 441 - Road Utility Districts|Subchapter K. Annexation|Section 441.213. Commission Approval

Sec. 441.213.  COMMISSION APPROVAL.  A board order annexing real property to the district is final only on written consent of the commission after the commission consults with the governmental entity to which the completed road facility will be conveyed.|Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.|
TX Transp Code § 441.214 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Transportation Code|Title 6 - Roadways|Subtitle J - Road Utility Districts|Chapter 441 - Road Utility Districts|Subchapter K. Annexation|Section 441.214. Recording Petition

Sec. 441.214.  RECORDING PETITION.  The board shall record a petition that is granted in the office of the county clerk of each county in which annexed real property is located.|Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.|
TX Transp Code § 441.215 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Transportation Code|Title 6 - Roadways|Subtitle J - Road Utility Districts|Chapter 441 - Road Utility Districts|Subchapter K. Annexation|Section 441.215. Assumption of Debt Share

Sec. 441.215.  ASSUMPTION OF DEBT SHARE.  The board may require each petitioner to:(1)  assume the petitioner's share of any outstanding district bonds or voted but unissued bonds;  and(2)  authorize the board to impose a tax on the petitioner's property in each year that any of those bonds are outstanding.|Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.|
TX Transp Code § 441.216 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Transportation Code|Title 6 - Roadways|Subtitle J - Road Utility Districts|Chapter 441 - Road Utility Districts|Subchapter K. Annexation|Section 441.216. Unissued Bonds

Sec. 441.216.  UNISSUED BONDS.  The board may issue bonds that have been voted but not issued at the time of an annexation, regardless of the alteration of the district boundaries after the bond's authorization, if each petitioner assumes the debt and authorizes the tax under Section 441.215.|Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.|