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TX Loc Govt Code § 336.159 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Local Government Code|Title 10 - Parks and Other Recreational and Cultural Resources|Subtitle C - Parks and Other Recreational and Cultural Resources Provisions Applying to More Than One Type of Local Government|Chapter 336 - Multi-Jurisdictional Library Districts|Subchapter E. Powers and Duties|Section 336.159. Expansion of District

Sec. 336.159.  EXPANSION OF DISTRICT.  (a)  The district may expand to include additional territory if the commissioners court of the county in which the district is located holds an election for that purpose in the territory to be added to the district.(b)  If a majority of the voters voting at the expansion election approve the expansion of the district, the territory of the district is expanded.|Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 883 (S.B. 1205), Sec. 2, eff. June 17, 2005.|
TX Loc Govt Code § 336.160 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Local Government Code|Title 10 - Parks and Other Recreational and Cultural Resources|Subtitle C - Parks and Other Recreational and Cultural Resources Provisions Applying to More Than One Type of Local Government|Chapter 336 - Multi-Jurisdictional Library Districts|Subchapter E. Powers and Duties|Section 336.160. Donation of Library Assets by County or Municipality

Sec. 336.160.  DONATION OF LIBRARY ASSETS BY COUNTY OR MUNICIPALITY.  A county or municipality, including the lead governmental entity, that creates or joins the district may donate library assets to the district without compensation from the district.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1148 (S.B. 940), Sec. 8, eff. June 15, 2007.|
TX Loc Govt Code § 336.201 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Local Government Code|Title 10 - Parks and Other Recreational and Cultural Resources|Subtitle C - Parks and Other Recreational and Cultural Resources Provisions Applying to More Than One Type of Local Government|Chapter 336 - Multi-Jurisdictional Library Districts|Subchapter F. General Financial Provisions|Section 336.201. Borrowing

Sec. 336.201.  BORROWING.  A district may borrow money.|Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 883 (S.B. 1205), Sec. 2, eff. June 17, 2005.|
TX Loc Govt Code § 336.202 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Local Government Code|Title 10 - Parks and Other Recreational and Cultural Resources|Subtitle C - Parks and Other Recreational and Cultural Resources Provisions Applying to More Than One Type of Local Government|Chapter 336 - Multi-Jurisdictional Library Districts|Subchapter F. General Financial Provisions|Section 336.202. Fees; General

Sec. 336.202.  FEES; GENERAL.  (a)  A district may impose any necessary charges or fee for providing a district service.(b)  A district may discontinue a service to enforce payment of an unpaid charge or fee that is owed to the district.|Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 883 (S.B. 1205), Sec. 2, eff. June 17, 2005.|
TX Loc Govt Code § 336.203 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Local Government Code|Title 10 - Parks and Other Recreational and Cultural Resources|Subtitle C - Parks and Other Recreational and Cultural Resources Provisions Applying to More Than One Type of Local Government|Chapter 336 - Multi-Jurisdictional Library Districts|Subchapter F. General Financial Provisions|Section 336.203. Library Fees

Sec. 336.203.  LIBRARY FEES.  A library created under this chapter may charge reasonable fees to remove certain materials from the library or for other services provided by the library.|Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 883 (S.B. 1205), Sec. 2, eff. June 17, 2005.|
TX Loc Govt Code § 336.204 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Local Government Code|Title 10 - Parks and Other Recreational and Cultural Resources|Subtitle C - Parks and Other Recreational and Cultural Resources Provisions Applying to More Than One Type of Local Government|Chapter 336 - Multi-Jurisdictional Library Districts|Subchapter F. General Financial Provisions|Section 336.204. Depository

Sec. 336.204.  DEPOSITORY.  (a)  The board shall designate one or more banks inside or outside of the district to serve as the depository for district money.(b)  The district shall deposit district tax revenue in a depository bank.|Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 883 (S.B. 1205), Sec. 2, eff. June 17, 2005.|
TX Loc Govt Code § 336.205 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Local Government Code|Title 10 - Parks and Other Recreational and Cultural Resources|Subtitle C - Parks and Other Recreational and Cultural Resources Provisions Applying to More Than One Type of Local Government|Chapter 336 - Multi-Jurisdictional Library Districts|Subchapter F. General Financial Provisions|Section 336.205. Expenditures

Sec. 336.205.  EXPENDITURES.  A district may disburse district money only by check, draft, money order, or another instrument that must be signed by one or more officers or employees of the district as designated by the board.|Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 883 (S.B. 1205), Sec. 2, eff. June 17, 2005.|
TX Loc Govt Code § 336.206 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Local Government Code|Title 10 - Parks and Other Recreational and Cultural Resources|Subtitle C - Parks and Other Recreational and Cultural Resources Provisions Applying to More Than One Type of Local Government|Chapter 336 - Multi-Jurisdictional Library Districts|Subchapter F. General Financial Provisions|Section 336.206. Accounts and Records; Audits

Sec. 336.206.  ACCOUNTS AND RECORDS; AUDITS.  (a)  A district shall keep a complete system of accounts.(b)  The district shall have an annual audit of the district affairs performed by an independent certified public accountant.(c)  A signed copy of the audit report shall be delivered to each trustee not later than the 120th day after the closing date of each fiscal year.(d)  A copy of the audit report shall be kept on file at the district office and shall be made available for inspection by any interested person during regular business hours.|Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 883 (S.B. 1205), Sec. 2, eff. June 17, 2005.|
TX Loc Govt Code § 336.207 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Local Government Code|Title 10 - Parks and Other Recreational and Cultural Resources|Subtitle C - Parks and Other Recreational and Cultural Resources Provisions Applying to More Than One Type of Local Government|Chapter 336 - Multi-Jurisdictional Library Districts|Subchapter F. General Financial Provisions|Section 336.207. Fiscal Year

Sec. 336.207.  FISCAL YEAR.  The fiscal year of the district is from October 1 to September 30, unless the board adopts another fiscal year.|Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 883 (S.B. 1205), Sec. 2, eff. June 17, 2005.|
TX Loc Govt Code § 336.208 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Local Government Code|Title 10 - Parks and Other Recreational and Cultural Resources|Subtitle C - Parks and Other Recreational and Cultural Resources Provisions Applying to More Than One Type of Local Government|Chapter 336 - Multi-Jurisdictional Library Districts|Subchapter F. General Financial Provisions|Section 336.208. Grants and Donations

Sec. 336.208.  GRANTS AND DONATIONS.  A district may accept and administer a grant or donation from any source for any district purpose.|Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 883 (S.B. 1205), Sec. 2, eff. June 17, 2005.|
TX Loc Govt Code § 336.251 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Local Government Code|Title 10 - Parks and Other Recreational and Cultural Resources|Subtitle C - Parks and Other Recreational and Cultural Resources Provisions Applying to More Than One Type of Local Government|Chapter 336 - Multi-Jurisdictional Library Districts|Subchapter G. Taxes|Section 336.251. Ad Valorem Tax Assessment and Collection

Sec. 336.251.  AD VALOREM TAX ASSESSMENT AND COLLECTION.  (a)  A district may impose an ad valorem tax.(b)  If the district imposes an ad valorem tax, the board shall have the taxable property in its district assessed for ad valorem taxation and the ad valorem taxes in the district collected, in accordance with any one of the methods set forth in this section, and any method adopted remains in effect until changed by the board.(c)  The board may have the taxable property in its district assessed or its taxes collected, wholly or partly, by the tax assessors or tax collectors of any county, municipality, taxing district, or other governmental entity in which all or any part of the district is located.  The tax assessors or tax collectors of a governmental entity, on the request of the board, shall assess and collect the taxes of the district in the manner prescribed in the Property Tax Code.  Tax assessors and tax collectors shall receive compensation in an amount agreed on between the appropriate parties, but not to exceed two percent of the ad valorem taxes assessed.|Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 883 (S.B. 1205), Sec. 2, eff. June 17, 2005.|
TX Loc Govt Code § 336.252 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Local Government Code|Title 10 - Parks and Other Recreational and Cultural Resources|Subtitle C - Parks and Other Recreational and Cultural Resources Provisions Applying to More Than One Type of Local Government|Chapter 336 - Multi-Jurisdictional Library Districts|Subchapter G. Taxes|Section 336.252. Imposition, Computation, Administration, and Governance of Sales Tax

Sec. 336.252.  IMPOSITION, COMPUTATION, ADMINISTRATION, AND GOVERNANCE OF SALES TAX.  (a)  A district may impose a sales and use tax.(b)  Chapter 323, Tax Code, to the extent not inconsistent with this chapter, governs the imposition, computation, administration, and governance of the sales and use tax under this subchapter, except that Sections 323.101, 323.105, 323.404, and 323.406-323.408, Tax Code, do not apply.(c)  Chapter 323, Tax Code, does not apply to the use and allocation of revenue under this chapter.(d)  In applying the procedures under Chapter 323, Tax Code, to the district, the district's name shall be substituted for "the county," and "board of trustees" is substituted for "commissioners court."|Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 883 (S.B. 1205), Sec. 2, eff. June 17, 2005.|
TX Loc Govt Code § 336.253 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Local Government Code|Title 10 - Parks and Other Recreational and Cultural Resources|Subtitle C - Parks and Other Recreational and Cultural Resources Provisions Applying to More Than One Type of Local Government|Chapter 336 - Multi-Jurisdictional Library Districts|Subchapter G. Taxes|Section 336.253. Sales and Use Tax Rates

Sec. 336.253.  SALES AND USE TAX RATES.  The permissible rates for a sales and use tax imposed under this chapter are one-eighth of one percent, one-fourth of one percent, three-eighths of one percent, and one-half of one percent.|Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 883 (S.B. 1205), Sec. 2, eff. June 17, 2005.|
TX Loc Govt Code § 336.254 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Local Government Code|Title 10 - Parks and Other Recreational and Cultural Resources|Subtitle C - Parks and Other Recreational and Cultural Resources Provisions Applying to More Than One Type of Local Government|Chapter 336 - Multi-Jurisdictional Library Districts|Subchapter G. Taxes|Section 336.254. Abolition of or Change in Ad Valorem Tax Rate

Sec. 336.254.  ABOLITION OF OR CHANGE IN AD VALOREM TAX RATE.  (a)  The board by order may decrease or abolish the ad valorem tax rate or may call an election to increase, decrease, or abolish the ad valorem tax rate.  In an election under this subsection and except as provided by Subsection (b), the board shall use the procedures for a tax election under Subchapter B.(b)  At the election, the ballot shall be printed to permit voting for or against the proposition:  "The increase (decrease) in the ad valorem tax rate of _________ (name of district) to a rate up to ___________ (rate of tax) cents per $100 valuation of taxable property to be used for district purposes" or "The abolition of the district ad valorem tax."  The increase or decrease in the tax rate, or the abolition of the tax, is effective if it is approved by a majority of the votes cast.(c)  Repealed by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1148, Sec. 11(4), eff. June 15, 2007.|Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 883 (S.B. 1205), Sec. 2, eff. June 17, 2005.Amended by: Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1148 (S.B. 940), Sec. 9, eff. June 15, 2007.Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1148 (S.B. 940), Sec. 11(4), eff. June 15, 2007.|
TX Loc Govt Code § 336.255 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Local Government Code|Title 10 - Parks and Other Recreational and Cultural Resources|Subtitle C - Parks and Other Recreational and Cultural Resources Provisions Applying to More Than One Type of Local Government|Chapter 336 - Multi-Jurisdictional Library Districts|Subchapter G. Taxes|Section 336.255. Use of Tax

Sec. 336.255.  USE OF TAX.  A tax collected under this subchapter may be used only for a district purpose and may be pledged as collateral for borrowing money to further those purposes.|Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 883 (S.B. 1205), Sec. 2, eff. June 17, 2005.|
TX Loc Govt Code § 336.301 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Local Government Code|Title 10 - Parks and Other Recreational and Cultural Resources|Subtitle C - Parks and Other Recreational and Cultural Resources Provisions Applying to More Than One Type of Local Government|Chapter 336 - Multi-Jurisdictional Library Districts|Subchapter H. Bonds|Section 336.301. Definition

Sec. 336.301.  DEFINITION.  In this subchapter, "bond" includes a note.|Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 883 (S.B. 1205), Sec. 2, eff. June 17, 2005.|
TX Loc Govt Code § 336.302 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Local Government Code|Title 10 - Parks and Other Recreational and Cultural Resources|Subtitle C - Parks and Other Recreational and Cultural Resources Provisions Applying to More Than One Type of Local Government|Chapter 336 - Multi-Jurisdictional Library Districts|Subchapter H. Bonds|Section 336.302. General Power to Issue Bonds

Sec. 336.302.  GENERAL POWER TO ISSUE BONDS.  (a)  A district may issue bonds at any time and for any amount it considers necessary or appropriate to acquire, construct, equip, or improve district facilities.(b)  The board by resolution may authorize the issuance of bonds payable solely from revenue.|Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 883 (S.B. 1205), Sec. 2, eff. June 17, 2005.|
TX Loc Govt Code § 336.303 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Local Government Code|Title 10 - Parks and Other Recreational and Cultural Resources|Subtitle C - Parks and Other Recreational and Cultural Resources Provisions Applying to More Than One Type of Local Government|Chapter 336 - Multi-Jurisdictional Library Districts|Subchapter H. Bonds|Section 336.303. Lead Governmental Entity's Consent Required

Sec. 336.303.  LEAD GOVERNMENTAL ENTITY'S CONSENT REQUIRED.  The district may not issue bonds under this subchapter unless the lead governmental entity's governing body by resolution consents to the issuance.|Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 883 (S.B. 1205), Sec. 2, eff. June 17, 2005.|
TX Loc Govt Code § 336.304 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Local Government Code|Title 10 - Parks and Other Recreational and Cultural Resources|Subtitle C - Parks and Other Recreational and Cultural Resources Provisions Applying to More Than One Type of Local Government|Chapter 336 - Multi-Jurisdictional Library Districts|Subchapter H. Bonds|Section 336.304. Short-Term Bonds

Sec. 336.304.  SHORT-TERM BONDS.  (a)  The board by resolution may issue bonds that are secured by revenue or taxes of the district if the bonds:(1)  have a term of not more than 12 months; and(2)  are payable only from revenue or taxes received on or after the date of their issuance and before the end of the fiscal year following the fiscal year in which the bonds are issued.(b)  Approval by the attorney general or registration with the comptroller is not required for a bond issued under this section.(c)  An election is not required to issue bonds under this section.|Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 883 (S.B. 1205), Sec. 2, eff. June 17, 2005.|
TX Loc Govt Code § 336.305 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Local Government Code|Title 10 - Parks and Other Recreational and Cultural Resources|Subtitle C - Parks and Other Recreational and Cultural Resources Provisions Applying to More Than One Type of Local Government|Chapter 336 - Multi-Jurisdictional Library Districts|Subchapter H. Bonds|Section 336.305. Election Required for Certain Bonds Secured by Taxes

Sec. 336.305.  ELECTION REQUIRED FOR CERTAIN BONDS SECURED BY TAXES.  Except for short-term bonds issued under Section 336.304, bonds payable wholly or partly from taxes may not be issued unless authorized by a majority of the votes received in an election held for that purpose.|Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 883 (S.B. 1205), Sec. 2, eff. June 17, 2005.|
TX Loc Govt Code § 336.306 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Local Government Code|Title 10 - Parks and Other Recreational and Cultural Resources|Subtitle C - Parks and Other Recreational and Cultural Resources Provisions Applying to More Than One Type of Local Government|Chapter 336 - Multi-Jurisdictional Library Districts|Subchapter H. Bonds|Section 336.306. Security Pledged

Sec. 336.306.  SECURITY PLEDGED.  (a)  To secure the payment of a district's bonds, the district may:(1)  pledge all or part of revenue realized from any tax that the district may impose;(2)  pledge all or part of revenue from library facilities; or(3)  mortgage all or part of the district's facilities, including any part of the facilities subsequently acquired.(b)  A district may, subject to the terms of the bond indenture or the resolution authorizing the issuance of the bonds, secure payment of district bonds by encumbering a separate item of the district facilities and may acquire, use, hold, or contract for the property by lease, chattel mortgage, or other conditional sale.(c)  This subchapter does not prohibit a district from encumbering one or more library facilities to purchase, construct, or improve one or more other district facilities.|Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 883 (S.B. 1205), Sec. 2, eff. June 17, 2005.|
TX Loc Govt Code § 336.307 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Local Government Code|Title 10 - Parks and Other Recreational and Cultural Resources|Subtitle C - Parks and Other Recreational and Cultural Resources Provisions Applying to More Than One Type of Local Government|Chapter 336 - Multi-Jurisdictional Library Districts|Subchapter H. Bonds|Section 336.307. Lien on Revenue

Sec. 336.307.  LIEN ON REVENUE.  The expense of operation and maintenance of library facilities, including salaries, labor, materials, and repairs necessary to provide efficient service, and every other proper item of expense are a first lien and charge against the revenue of a district encumbered under this chapter.|Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 883 (S.B. 1205), Sec. 2, eff. June 17, 2005.|
TX Loc Govt Code § 336.308 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Local Government Code|Title 10 - Parks and Other Recreational and Cultural Resources|Subtitle C - Parks and Other Recreational and Cultural Resources Provisions Applying to More Than One Type of Local Government|Chapter 336 - Multi-Jurisdictional Library Districts|Subchapter H. Bonds|Section 336.308. Exchange of Bonds for Existing Library Facilities

Sec. 336.308.  EXCHANGE OF BONDS FOR EXISTING LIBRARY FACILITIES.  A district's revenue bonds may be exchanged, in lieu of cash, for the property of all or part of existing library facilities to be acquired by the district.|Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 883 (S.B. 1205), Sec. 2, eff. June 17, 2005.|
TX Loc Govt Code § 336.309 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Local Government Code|Title 10 - Parks and Other Recreational and Cultural Resources|Subtitle C - Parks and Other Recreational and Cultural Resources Provisions Applying to More Than One Type of Local Government|Chapter 336 - Multi-Jurisdictional Library Districts|Subchapter H. Bonds|Section 336.309. Governmental Entities Not Responsible for District Obligations

Sec. 336.309.  GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR DISTRICT OBLIGATIONS.  A governmental entity, other than the district, is not required to pay a bond or other district obligation.|Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 883 (S.B. 1205), Sec. 2, eff. June 17, 2005.|
TX Loc Govt Code § 336.351 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Local Government Code|Title 10 - Parks and Other Recreational and Cultural Resources|Subtitle C - Parks and Other Recreational and Cultural Resources Provisions Applying to More Than One Type of Local Government|Chapter 336 - Multi-Jurisdictional Library Districts|Subchapter I. Dissolution|Section 336.351. Procedure for Dissolution

Sec. 336.351.  PROCEDURE FOR DISSOLUTION.  (a)  The board by resolution may dissolve a district if the governing body of the lead governmental entity by resolution consents to the dissolution.(b)  If the district has debt, including any outstanding bonds, the district shall remain in existence for the sole purpose of paying its debt and transferring any remaining assets.  The board shall transfer to the lead governmental entity any assets that remain after satisfaction of all debt.(c)  After the debt is paid and the assets are transferred, the district is dissolved.|Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 883 (S.B. 1205), Sec. 2, eff. June 17, 2005.Amended by: Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1148 (S.B. 940), Sec. 10, eff. June 15, 2007.|
TX Loc Govt Code § 337.001 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Local Government Code|Title 10 - Parks and Other Recreational and Cultural Resources|Subtitle C - Parks and Other Recreational and Cultural Resources Provisions Applying to More Than One Type of Local Government|Chapter 337 - Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corporation|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 337.001. Short Title

Sec. 337.001.  SHORT TITLE.  This chapter may be cited as the Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corporation Act.  |Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 324 (S.B. 1488), Sec. 20.004(a), eff. September 1, 2017.|
TX Loc Govt Code § 337.003 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Local Government Code|Title 10 - Parks and Other Recreational and Cultural Resources|Subtitle C - Parks and Other Recreational and Cultural Resources Provisions Applying to More Than One Type of Local Government|Chapter 337 - Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corporation|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 337.003. Construction

Sec. 337.003.  CONSTRUCTION.  (a)  This chapter shall be liberally construed to carry out the intention of the legislature.(b)  If this chapter conflicts with a provision of another law, this chapter prevails.(c)  It is the intent of the legislature that a corporation authorized under this chapter is a public corporation, constituted authority, and instrumentality authorized to issue bonds on behalf of the municipality or county on behalf of which the corporation is created, all within the meaning of Section 103, Internal Revenue Code of 1986, and the regulations adopted and rulings issued under that section, and this chapter shall be construed accordingly.|Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 324 (S.B. 1488), Sec. 20.004(a), eff. September 1, 2017.|
TX Loc Govt Code § 337.005 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Local Government Code|Title 10 - Parks and Other Recreational and Cultural Resources|Subtitle C - Parks and Other Recreational and Cultural Resources Provisions Applying to More Than One Type of Local Government|Chapter 337 - Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corporation|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 337.005. Adoption of Alternate Procedure

Sec. 337.005.  ADOPTION OF ALTERNATE PROCEDURE.  If a procedure under this chapter is held by a court to be unconstitutional, a corporation by resolution may provide an alternate procedure conforming to the constitution.|Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 324 (S.B. 1488), Sec. 20.004(a), eff. September 1, 2017.|