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TX Util § 163.016 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Utilities Code|Title 4 - Delivery of Utility Services|Subtitle A - Utility Corporations and Other Providers|Chapter 163 - Joint Powers Agencies|Subchapter B. Cooperation by Public and Private Entities|Section 163.016. Insurance

Sec. 163.016.  INSURANCE.  A participating entity may:(1)  contract for insurance, including specialized insurance for property and risks relating to the ownership, operation, and maintenance of electric facilities;(2)  contract for insurance for the use and benefit of each of the other participating entities as though the insurance was for the sole benefit of the contracting entity;  and(3)  cause the rights of the other participating entities to be protected under the contract in accordance with each entity's undivided interest or entitlement under any applicable agreement between the entities.|Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 166, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.|
TX Util § 163.051 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Utilities Code|Title 4 - Delivery of Utility Services|Subtitle A - Utility Corporations and Other Providers|Chapter 163 - Joint Powers Agencies|Subchapter C. Municipal Power Agencies|Section 163.051. Definitions

Sec. 163.051.  DEFINITIONS.  In this subchapter:(1)  "Agency" means a municipal power agency created under this subchapter.(2)  "Bond" includes a note, but does not include a nonnegotiable purchase money note issued under Section 163.067.(3)  "Concurrent ordinance" means an ordinance or order adopted under this subchapter by two or more public entities that relates to the creation or re-creation of a municipal power agency.(4)  "Obligations" means revenue bonds or notes.|Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 166, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.|
TX Util § 163.052 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Utilities Code|Title 4 - Delivery of Utility Services|Subtitle A - Utility Corporations and Other Providers|Chapter 163 - Joint Powers Agencies|Subchapter C. Municipal Power Agencies|Section 163.052. Construction

Sec. 163.052.  CONSTRUCTION.  This subchapter shall be liberally construed to carry out its purpose.|Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 166, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.|
TX Util § 163.053 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Utilities Code|Title 4 - Delivery of Utility Services|Subtitle A - Utility Corporations and Other Providers|Chapter 163 - Joint Powers Agencies|Subchapter C. Municipal Power Agencies|Section 163.053. Conflicts With Other Law

Sec. 163.053.  CONFLICTS WITH OTHER LAW.  This subchapter prevails to the extent of a conflict between this subchapter and any other law, including:(1)  a law regulating the affairs of a municipal corporation;  or(2)  a home-rule charter provision.|Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 166, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.|
TX Util § 163.054 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Utilities Code|Title 4 - Delivery of Utility Services|Subtitle A - Utility Corporations and Other Providers|Chapter 163 - Joint Powers Agencies|Subchapter C. Municipal Power Agencies|Section 163.054. Creation of Agency

Sec. 163.054.  CREATION OF AGENCY.  (a)  Public entities may create an agency by concurrent ordinances subject to voter approval.(b)  A public entity may join in the creation of an agency under this subchapter only if on May 8, 1975, and at the time the concurrent ordinance is adopted, the entity was engaged in the authorized generation of electric energy for sale to the public.  This subsection does not prohibit a public entity from disposing of its electric generating capabilities after creation of the agency.(c)  An agency is a:(1)  separate municipal corporation;(2)  political subdivision of this state;  and(3)  political entity and corporate body.(d)  An agency may not impose a tax but has all the other powers relating to municipally owned utilities and provided by law to a municipality that owns a public utility.|Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 166, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.|
TX Util § 163.055 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Utilities Code|Title 4 - Delivery of Utility Services|Subtitle A - Utility Corporations and Other Providers|Chapter 163 - Joint Powers Agencies|Subchapter C. Municipal Power Agencies|Section 163.055. Re-Creation of Agency

Sec. 163.055.  RE-CREATION OF AGENCY.  (a)  The public entities that create an agency may by concurrent ordinances re-create the agency by adding or deleting, or both, a public entity.(b)  The public entities may not re-create an agency if the re-creation will impair an agency obligation.(c)  Re-creation by adding a public entity is subject to voter approval in accordance with Section 163.058.|Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 166, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.|
TX Util § 163.056 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Utilities Code|Title 4 - Delivery of Utility Services|Subtitle A - Utility Corporations and Other Providers|Chapter 163 - Joint Powers Agencies|Subchapter C. Municipal Power Agencies|Section 163.056. Notice

Sec. 163.056.  NOTICE.  (a)  The governing body of each public entity shall publish notice of its intention to create an agency once a week for two consecutive weeks.(b)  The first publication must appear before the 14th day before the date set for passage of the concurrent ordinance.(c)  The notice must state:(1)  the date, time, and location at which the governing body proposes to enact the concurrent ordinance;  and(2)  that an agency will be created on the date on which the concurrent ordinances take effect.|Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 166, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.|
TX Util § 163.057 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Utilities Code|Title 4 - Delivery of Utility Services|Subtitle A - Utility Corporations and Other Providers|Chapter 163 - Joint Powers Agencies|Subchapter C. Municipal Power Agencies|Section 163.057. Contents of Concurrent Ordinance

Sec. 163.057.  CONTENTS OF CONCURRENT ORDINANCE.  A concurrent ordinance creating an agency under Section 163.054 or re-creating an agency under Section 163.055 must, as adopted by each public entity:(1)  contain identical provisions;(2)  define the boundaries of the agency to include the territory within the boundaries of each participating public entity;(3)  designate the name of the agency;  and(4)  designate the number, place, initial term, and manner of appointment of directors in accordance with Section 163.059.|Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 166, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.|
TX Util § 163.058 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Utilities Code|Title 4 - Delivery of Utility Services|Subtitle A - Utility Corporations and Other Providers|Chapter 163 - Joint Powers Agencies|Subchapter C. Municipal Power Agencies|Section 163.058. Election

Sec. 163.058.  ELECTION.  (a)  An agency may not be created unless the creation is approved by a majority of the qualified voters of each public entity creating the agency at an election called and held for that purpose.(b)  An agency may not be re-created by addition of a public entity unless the re-creation is approved by a majority of the qualified voters of the additional public entity at an election called and held for that purpose.(c)  Notice of an election under this section shall be given in accordance with Section 1251.003, Government Code. The election shall be called and held in accordance with:(1)  the Election Code;(2)  Chapter 1251, Government Code;  and(3)  this subchapter.|Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 166, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.  Amended by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1420, Sec. 8.404, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.|
TX Util § 163.059 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Utilities Code|Title 4 - Delivery of Utility Services|Subtitle A - Utility Corporations and Other Providers|Chapter 163 - Joint Powers Agencies|Subchapter C. Municipal Power Agencies|Section 163.059. Board of Directors

Sec. 163.059.  BOARD OF DIRECTORS.  (a)  The agency shall be governed by a board of directors.  The board is responsible for the management, operation, and control of the property belonging to the agency.(b)  The board must include at least four directors.  Each director must be appointed by place by the governing bodies of the participating public entities.  Each participating public entity is entitled to appoint at least one director.(c)  Directors must serve staggered terms.  Successor directors are appointed in the same manner as the original appointees.(d)  To qualify to serve as a director, a person must be a qualified voter and reside in the boundaries of the appointing public entity when the person takes the constitutional oath of office.(e)  An employee, officer, or member of the governing body of a public entity may serve as a director but may not have a personal interest in a contract executed by the agency other than as an employee, officer, or member of the governing body of the public entity.(f)  Directors serve without compensation.|Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 166, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.|
TX Util § 163.060 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Utilities Code|Title 4 - Delivery of Utility Services|Subtitle A - Utility Corporations and Other Providers|Chapter 163 - Joint Powers Agencies|Subchapter C. Municipal Power Agencies|Section 163.060. Powers

Sec. 163.060.  POWERS.  (a)  An agency may not engage in any utility business other than the generation, transmission, and sale or exchange of electric energy to:(1)  a participating public entity;  or(2)  a private entity that owns jointly with the agency an electric generating facility in this state.(b)  The agency may:(1)  perform any act necessary to the full exercise of the agency's powers;(2)  enter into a contract, lease, or agreement with or accept a grant or loan from a:(A)  department or agency of the United States;(B)  department, agency, or political subdivision of this state;  or(C)  public or private person;(3)  sell, lease, convey, or otherwise dispose of any right, interest, or property the agency considers to be unnecessary for the efficient maintenance or operation of its electric facilities;(4)  use the uniform system of accounts prescribed for utilities and licenses by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission;  and(5)  adopt rules to govern the operation of the agency and its employees, facilities, and service.|Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 166, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.|
TX Util § 163.061 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Utilities Code|Title 4 - Delivery of Utility Services|Subtitle A - Utility Corporations and Other Providers|Chapter 163 - Joint Powers Agencies|Subchapter C. Municipal Power Agencies|Section 163.061. Construction Contracts

Sec. 163.061.  CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS.  (a)  Except as provided by Subsection (c), an agency may award a contract for construction of an improvement that involves the expenditure of more than $20,000 only on the basis of competitive bids.(b)  The agency shall publish notice of intent to receive bids once a week for two consecutive weeks in a newspaper of general circulation in this state.  The first publication must appear before the 14th day before the date bids are to be received.(c)  An entity that has joint ownership of the improvement to be constructed or that is an agent of a joint owner shall award a contract using the entity's contracting procedures.|Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 166, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.|
TX Util § 163.062 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Utilities Code|Title 4 - Delivery of Utility Services|Subtitle A - Utility Corporations and Other Providers|Chapter 163 - Joint Powers Agencies|Subchapter C. Municipal Power Agencies|Section 163.062. Sale or Exchange of Electric Energy

Sec. 163.062.  SALE OR EXCHANGE OF ELECTRIC ENERGY.  (a)  An agency may participate through appropriate contracts in power pooling and power exchange agreements with other entities through direct or indirect system interconnections.(b)  An entity that participates with an agency under this section may:(1)  purchase electric energy from the agency;(2)  sell or dispose of electric energy to the agency;  or(3)  exchange electric energy with the agency.(c)  An entity payment for electric energy purchased from the agency is an operating expense of the entity's electric system.(d)  An agency contract to sell or exchange electric energy may require the purchaser to pay for the electric energy regardless of whether the electric energy is produced or delivered.|Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 166, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.|
TX Util § 163.063 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Utilities Code|Title 4 - Delivery of Utility Services|Subtitle A - Utility Corporations and Other Providers|Chapter 163 - Joint Powers Agencies|Subchapter C. Municipal Power Agencies|Section 163.063. Rates and Charges

Sec. 163.063.  RATES AND CHARGES.  (a)  An agency may establish and maintain rates and charges for electric power and energy the agency delivers, transmits, or exchanges.  The rates and charges must:(1)  be reasonable and in accordance with prudent utility practices;(2)  be based on periodic cost of service studies and subject to modification, unless such a basis for rates and charges is waived by the purchaser by contract;  and(3)  be developed to recover the agency's cost of producing and transmitting the electric power and energy, as applicable, which cost must include the amortization of capital investment.(b)  Notwithstanding Subsection (a), this state reserves its power to regulate an agency's rates and charges for electric energy supplied by the agency's facilities.(c)  Until obligations issued under this subchapter have been paid and discharged, with all interest on the obligations, interest on unpaid interest installments on the obligations, and other connected and incurred costs or expenses, this state pledges to and agrees with the purchasers and successive holders of the obligations that it will not:(1)  limit or alter the power of an agency to establish and collect rates and charges under this section sufficient to pay:(A)  necessary operational and maintenance expenses;(B)  interest and principal on obligations issued by the agency;(C)  sinking funds and reserve fund payments;  and(D)  other charges necessary to fulfill the terms of any agreement;  or(2)  take any action that will impair the rights or remedies of the holders of the obligations.|Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 166, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.|
TX Util § 163.064 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Utilities Code|Title 4 - Delivery of Utility Services|Subtitle A - Utility Corporations and Other Providers|Chapter 163 - Joint Powers Agencies|Subchapter C. Municipal Power Agencies|Section 163.064. Revenue Bonds

Sec. 163.064.  REVENUE BONDS.  (a)  The agency may issue revenue bonds to accomplish the purposes of the agency.(b)  The agency may pledge to the payment of the obligations the revenues of all or part of its electric facilities, including facilities acquired after the obligations are issued.  However, operating and maintenance expenses, including salaries and labor, materials, and repairs of electric facilities necessary to render efficient service constitute a first lien on and charge against the pledged revenue.(c)  The agency may set aside from the proceeds from the sale of the obligations amounts for payment into the interest and sinking fund and reserve fund, and for interest and operating expenses during construction and development, as specified in the proceedings authorizing the obligations.(d)  Obligation proceeds may be invested, pending their use, in securities, interest-bearing certificates, or time deposits as specified in the authorizing proceedings.(e)  Agency obligations are authorized investments for:(1)  a bank;(2)  a savings bank;(3)  a trust company;(4)  a savings and loan association;  and(5)  an insurance company.(f)  The obligations, when accompanied by all appurtenant, unmatured coupons and to the extent of the lesser of their face value or market value, are eligible to secure the deposit of public funds of this state, a political subdivision of this state, and any other political corporation of this state.|Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 166, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.|
TX Util § 163.065 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Utilities Code|Title 4 - Delivery of Utility Services|Subtitle A - Utility Corporations and Other Providers|Chapter 163 - Joint Powers Agencies|Subchapter C. Municipal Power Agencies|Section 163.065. Refunding Bonds

Sec. 163.065.  REFUNDING BONDS.  The agency may issue refunding bonds.|Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 166, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.|
TX Util § 163.066 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Utilities Code|Title 4 - Delivery of Utility Services|Subtitle A - Utility Corporations and Other Providers|Chapter 163 - Joint Powers Agencies|Subchapter C. Municipal Power Agencies|Section 163.066. Issuance, Form, and Provisions of Bonds

Sec. 163.066.  ISSUANCE, FORM, AND PROVISIONS OF BONDS.  (a)  Agency bonds that are payable from agency revenues or anticipated bond proceeds and the records relating to their issuance must be submitted to the attorney general for examination before delivery.(b)  The bonds:(1)  must mature serially or otherwise not more than 50 years after the date of issuance;(2)  may be made redeemable before maturity at the time and at the price or prices set by the agency;  and(3)  may be sold at public or private sale under the terms and for the price the agency determines to be in the best interest of the agency.(c)  The bonds must be signed by the presiding officer or assistant presiding officer of the agency, be attested by the secretary, and bear the seal of the agency.  The signatures may be printed on the bonds if authorized by the agency, and the seal may be impressed or printed on the bonds.  The agency may adopt or use for any purpose the signature of an individual who has been an officer of the agency, regardless of whether the individual has ceased to be an officer at the time the bonds are delivered to the purchaser.|Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 166, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.|
TX Util § 163.067 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Utilities Code|Title 4 - Delivery of Utility Services|Subtitle A - Utility Corporations and Other Providers|Chapter 163 - Joint Powers Agencies|Subchapter C. Municipal Power Agencies|Section 163.067. Nonnegotiable Purchase Money Notes

Sec. 163.067.  NONNEGOTIABLE PURCHASE MONEY NOTES.  (a)  The agency may issue nonnegotiable purchase money notes to acquire land or fuel resources.(b)  Nonnegotiable purchase money notes are:(1)  payable in installments;(2)  secured by the property acquired with the notes or other collateral the agency substitutes;  and(3)  not a security or agency obligation.(c)  Nonnegotiable purchase money notes may be further secured by a promise to issue bonds or bond anticipation notes to pay the purchase money notes.|Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 166, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.|
TX Util § 163.068 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Utilities Code|Title 4 - Delivery of Utility Services|Subtitle A - Utility Corporations and Other Providers|Chapter 163 - Joint Powers Agencies|Subchapter C. Municipal Power Agencies|Section 163.068. Bond Anticipation Notes

Sec. 163.068.  BOND ANTICIPATION NOTES.  (a)  The agency may issue bond anticipation notes:(1)  for any purpose for which the agency may issue bonds;  or(2)  to refund previously issued bond anticipation notes or nonnegotiable purchase money notes.(b)  Bond anticipation notes are subject to the limitations and conditions prescribed by this subchapter for bonds.(c)  The agency may contract with purchasers of bond anticipation notes that the proceeds of one or more series of bonds will be used to pay or refund the notes.|Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 166, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.|
TX Util § 163.071 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Utilities Code|Title 4 - Delivery of Utility Services|Subtitle A - Utility Corporations and Other Providers|Chapter 163 - Joint Powers Agencies|Subchapter C. -1. Alternate Governance for Certain Municipal Power Agencies|Section 163.071. Definitions

Sec. 163.071.  DEFINITIONS.  In this subchapter:(1)  "Agency" means a municipal power agency for which concurrent ordinances are adopted under Section 163.073.(2)  "Bond" includes a note, but does not include a nonnegotiable purchase money note issued under Section 163.067 or 163.087.(3)  "Concurrent ordinance" means an ordinance or order adopted under this subchapter by all of the participating public entities of an agency.(4)  "Obligations" means revenue bonds or notes.|Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1162 (S.B. 776), Sec. 3, eff. September 1, 2015.|
TX Util § 163.072 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Utilities Code|Title 4 - Delivery of Utility Services|Subtitle A - Utility Corporations and Other Providers|Chapter 163 - Joint Powers Agencies|Subchapter C. -1. Alternate Governance for Certain Municipal Power Agencies|Section 163.072. Construction

Sec. 163.072.  CONSTRUCTION.  This subchapter shall be liberally construed to carry out its purpose.|Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1162 (S.B. 776), Sec. 3, eff. September 1, 2015.|
TX Util § 163.073 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Utilities Code|Title 4 - Delivery of Utility Services|Subtitle A - Utility Corporations and Other Providers|Chapter 163 - Joint Powers Agencies|Subchapter C. -1. Alternate Governance for Certain Municipal Power Agencies|Section 163.073. Applicability; Alternate Governance

Sec. 163.073.  APPLICABILITY; ALTERNATE GOVERNANCE.  (a)  This subchapter applies to a municipal power agency created by two or more public entities under Subchapter C or a predecessor statute, including an agency re-created under Section 163.055 or a predecessor statute.(b)  The participating public entities of a municipal power agency may by concurrent ordinance elect to apply this subchapter to the agency as an alternative to Subchapter C.(c)  Concurrent ordinances described by this section must, as adopted by each public entity:(1)  contain identical provisions; and(2)  state that the public entity has elected that the agency shall, on and after the date designated in the ordinance, be governed by the provisions of this subchapter.|Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1162 (S.B. 776), Sec. 3, eff. September 1, 2015.|
TX Util § 163.074 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Utilities Code|Title 4 - Delivery of Utility Services|Subtitle A - Utility Corporations and Other Providers|Chapter 163 - Joint Powers Agencies|Subchapter C. -1. Alternate Governance for Certain Municipal Power Agencies|Section 163.074. Conflicts With Other Law

Sec. 163.074.  CONFLICTS WITH OTHER LAW.  This subchapter prevails to the extent of a conflict between this subchapter and any other law, including:(1)  a law regulating the affairs of a municipal corporation; or(2)  a home-rule charter provision.|Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1162 (S.B. 776), Sec. 3, eff. September 1, 2015.|
TX Util § 163.075 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Utilities Code|Title 4 - Delivery of Utility Services|Subtitle A - Utility Corporations and Other Providers|Chapter 163 - Joint Powers Agencies|Subchapter C. -1. Alternate Governance for Certain Municipal Power Agencies|Section 163.075. Nature of Agency

Sec. 163.075.  NATURE OF AGENCY.  (a)  An agency is a:(1)  separate municipal corporation;(2)  political subdivision of this state; and(3)  political entity and corporate body.(b)  An agency may not impose a tax but has all the other powers relating to municipally owned utilities and provided by law to a municipality that owns a public utility.|Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1162 (S.B. 776), Sec. 3, eff. September 1, 2015.|