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TX Govt Code § 1477.301 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 9 - Public Securities|Subtitle I - Specific Authority for Counties to Issue Securities|Chapter 1477 - Obligations for Other County Purposes|Subchapter G. Revenue Bonds for Improvements to Attract Visitors or Tourists in Certain Counties|Section 1477.301. Applicability of Subchapter

Sec. 1477.301.  APPLICABILITY OF SUBCHAPTER.  This subchapter applies only to a county:(1)  with a population of more than 3.3 million;  or(2)  with a population of more than 90,000 that borders the United Mexican States other than a county that contains three or more municipalities that each have a population of more than 17,500.|Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 227, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.  Amended by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 669, Sec. 25, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.|
TX Govt Code § 1477.302 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 9 - Public Securities|Subtitle I - Specific Authority for Counties to Issue Securities|Chapter 1477 - Obligations for Other County Purposes|Subchapter G. Revenue Bonds for Improvements to Attract Visitors or Tourists in Certain Counties|Section 1477.302. Authority for Visitor or Tourist Attractions

Sec. 1477.302.  AUTHORITY FOR VISITOR OR TOURIST ATTRACTIONS.  A county may establish, acquire, lease as lessor or lessee, construct, improve, enlarge, equip, repair, operate, or maintain:(1)  a public improvement or facility to attract visitors or tourists to the county, including a civic center, a civic center building, an auditorium, an exhibition hall, a coliseum, stadium, or other sports facility;  or(2)  a parking facility located at or in the immediate vicinity of an improvement or facility described by Subdivision (1) to be used in connection with the improvement or facility for off-street parking or storage of motor vehicles or other conveyances.|Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 227, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.|
TX Govt Code § 1477.303 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 9 - Public Securities|Subtitle I - Specific Authority for Counties to Issue Securities|Chapter 1477 - Obligations for Other County Purposes|Subchapter G. Revenue Bonds for Improvements to Attract Visitors or Tourists in Certain Counties|Section 1477.303. Authority to Issue Revenue Bonds

Sec. 1477.303.  AUTHORITY TO ISSUE REVENUE BONDS.  The commissioners court of the county by order may issue revenue bonds to provide all or part of the money to establish, acquire, construct, improve, enlarge, equip, or repair a facility described by Section 1477.302.|Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 227, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.|
TX Govt Code § 1477.304 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 9 - Public Securities|Subtitle I - Specific Authority for Counties to Issue Securities|Chapter 1477 - Obligations for Other County Purposes|Subchapter G. Revenue Bonds for Improvements to Attract Visitors or Tourists in Certain Counties|Section 1477.304. Pledge of Revenue

Sec. 1477.304.  PLEDGE OF REVENUE.  (a)  Bonds issued under this subchapter must be secured by a pledge of and be payable from all or a designated part of the revenue from the improvement or facility for which the bonds are issued, as provided in the order authorizing the bonds.(b)  The pledge securing the bonds is inferior to any previous pledge of the revenue for the payment of revenue bonds or revenue refunding bonds that are outstanding.(c)  A county that leases a facility described by Section 1477.302 as lessee may pledge all or part of the revenue from the facility to the lease payments.|Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 227, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.|
TX Govt Code § 1477.305 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 9 - Public Securities|Subtitle I - Specific Authority for Counties to Issue Securities|Chapter 1477 - Obligations for Other County Purposes|Subchapter G. Revenue Bonds for Improvements to Attract Visitors or Tourists in Certain Counties|Section 1477.305. Lien on Facility

Sec. 1477.305.  LIEN ON FACILITY.  Subject to any limitations contained in previous pledges, in addition to pledging the revenue from the improvement or facility, the commissioners court may give a lien on the physical property acquired with the bond proceeds.|Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 227, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.|
TX Govt Code § 1477.306 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 9 - Public Securities|Subtitle I - Specific Authority for Counties to Issue Securities|Chapter 1477 - Obligations for Other County Purposes|Subchapter G. Revenue Bonds for Improvements to Attract Visitors or Tourists in Certain Counties|Section 1477.306. Bonds Not Payable From Taxation; Exception

Sec. 1477.306.  BONDS NOT PAYABLE FROM TAXATION;  EXCEPTION.  (a)  The owner or holder of a bond issued under this subchapter is not entitled to demand payment of the principal of or interest on the bond from money raised by taxation.(b)  Subsection (a) does not apply to a demand for payment from hotel occupancy taxes that are pledged under Chapter 352, Tax Code, to the payment of the bond.|Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 227, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.|
TX Govt Code § 1477.307 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 9 - Public Securities|Subtitle I - Specific Authority for Counties to Issue Securities|Chapter 1477 - Obligations for Other County Purposes|Subchapter G. Revenue Bonds for Improvements to Attract Visitors or Tourists in Certain Counties|Section 1477.307. Contents of Order Authorizing Bonds

Sec. 1477.307.  CONTENTS OF ORDER AUTHORIZING BONDS.  (a)  The order of the commissioners court authorizing the issuance of bonds under this subchapter may provide for the flow of funds and the establishment and maintenance of an interest and sinking fund, a reserve fund, or other fund.(b)  The order may:(1)  prohibit the issuance of additional bonds or other obligations payable from the pledged revenue;  or(2)  reserve the right of the commissioners court, subject to any condition in the order, to issue additional bonds payable from the pledged revenue that are on a parity with or subordinate to the lien and pledge on the revenue that supports the bonds issued under the order.(c)  The commissioners court may include in the order any other provision or covenant, including a covenant with respect to the bonds, the use or pledge of revenue, or the operation, lease, or maintenance of the improvement or facility.|Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 227, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.|
TX Govt Code § 1477.308 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 9 - Public Securities|Subtitle I - Specific Authority for Counties to Issue Securities|Chapter 1477 - Obligations for Other County Purposes|Subchapter G. Revenue Bonds for Improvements to Attract Visitors or Tourists in Certain Counties|Section 1477.308. Adoption and Execution of Documents

Sec. 1477.308.  ADOPTION AND EXECUTION OF DOCUMENTS.  The commissioners court may adopt and have executed any other proceeding or instrument necessary or convenient to the issuance of bonds under this subchapter.|Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 227, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.|
TX Govt Code § 1477.309 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 9 - Public Securities|Subtitle I - Specific Authority for Counties to Issue Securities|Chapter 1477 - Obligations for Other County Purposes|Subchapter G. Revenue Bonds for Improvements to Attract Visitors or Tourists in Certain Counties|Section 1477.309. Maturity

Sec. 1477.309.  MATURITY.  A bond issued under this subchapter must mature not later than 40 years after its date.|Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 227, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.|
TX Govt Code § 1477.310 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 9 - Public Securities|Subtitle I - Specific Authority for Counties to Issue Securities|Chapter 1477 - Obligations for Other County Purposes|Subchapter G. Revenue Bonds for Improvements to Attract Visitors or Tourists in Certain Counties|Section 1477.310. Signatures

Sec. 1477.310.  SIGNATURES.  A bond issued under this subchapter must be:(1)  signed by the county judge;  and(2)  countersigned by the county clerk.|Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 227, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.|
TX Govt Code § 1477.311 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 9 - Public Securities|Subtitle I - Specific Authority for Counties to Issue Securities|Chapter 1477 - Obligations for Other County Purposes|Subchapter G. Revenue Bonds for Improvements to Attract Visitors or Tourists in Certain Counties|Section 1477.311. Sale of Bonds

Sec. 1477.311.  SALE OF BONDS.  The commissioners court may sell bonds issued under this subchapter under terms the court determines to be the most advantageous and reasonably obtainable.|Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 227, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.|
TX Govt Code § 1477.312 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 9 - Public Securities|Subtitle I - Specific Authority for Counties to Issue Securities|Chapter 1477 - Obligations for Other County Purposes|Subchapter G. Revenue Bonds for Improvements to Attract Visitors or Tourists in Certain Counties|Section 1477.312. Use of Bond Proceeds

Sec. 1477.312.  USE OF BOND PROCEEDS.  (a)  From the proceeds of bonds issued under this subchapter, the county may appropriate or set aside amounts to:(1)  pay interest expected to accrue during the construction period;(2)  deposit into a reserve fund, as provided in the order authorizing the bonds;  and(3)  pay all expenses incurred in the issuance, sale, and delivery of the bonds.(b)  The bond proceeds, until they are needed to implement the purpose for which the bonds were issued, may be invested in direct obligations of the United States, placed on time deposit, or both.|Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 227, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.|
TX Govt Code § 1477.313 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 9 - Public Securities|Subtitle I - Specific Authority for Counties to Issue Securities|Chapter 1477 - Obligations for Other County Purposes|Subchapter G. Revenue Bonds for Improvements to Attract Visitors or Tourists in Certain Counties|Section 1477.313. Investment of Funds

Sec. 1477.313.  INVESTMENT OF FUNDS.  Money in an interest and sinking fund, reserve fund, or any other fund established or provided for in the bond order may be invested in the manner and in the securities as provided in the bond order.|Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 227, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.|
TX Govt Code § 1477.314 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 9 - Public Securities|Subtitle I - Specific Authority for Counties to Issue Securities|Chapter 1477 - Obligations for Other County Purposes|Subchapter G. Revenue Bonds for Improvements to Attract Visitors or Tourists in Certain Counties|Section 1477.314. Charges for Services

Sec. 1477.314.  CHARGES FOR SERVICES.  The commissioners court shall impose and collect charges for the use of an improvement or facility the revenue of which is pledged to secure bonds issued under this subchapter, and for services provided in connection with that use, in amounts at least sufficient to comply with each covenant or provision in the order authorizing the issuance of the bonds.|Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 227, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.|
TX Govt Code § 1477.315 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 9 - Public Securities|Subtitle I - Specific Authority for Counties to Issue Securities|Chapter 1477 - Obligations for Other County Purposes|Subchapter G. Revenue Bonds for Improvements to Attract Visitors or Tourists in Certain Counties|Section 1477.315. Refunding Bonds

Sec. 1477.315.  REFUNDING BONDS.  (a)  A county by order may issue revenue refunding bonds similarly secured to refund either original bonds or revenue refunding bonds previously issued by the county under this subchapter.(b)  The refunding bonds shall be executed as provided by this subchapter for original bonds.(c)  The comptroller shall register the refunding bonds on the surrender and cancellation of the bonds to be refunded.(d)  In lieu of issuing bonds to be registered on the surrender and cancellation of the bonds to be refunded, the county, in the order authorizing the issuance of the refunding bonds, may provide for the sale of the refunding bonds and the deposit of the proceeds in the place bonds to be refunded are payable.  In that case, the refunding bonds may be issued in an amount sufficient to pay the principal of and interest on the bonds to be refunded to their option or maturity date, and the comptroller shall register the refunding bonds without the surrender and cancellation of the bonds to be refunded.|Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 227, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.|
TX Govt Code § 1477.351 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 9 - Public Securities|Subtitle I - Specific Authority for Counties to Issue Securities|Chapter 1477 - Obligations for Other County Purposes|Subchapter H. Revenue Anticipation Notes in Certain Counties|Section 1477.351. Applicability of Subchapter

Sec. 1477.351.  APPLICABILITY OF SUBCHAPTER.  This subchapter applies only to a county that has a county auditor.|Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 227, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.|
TX Govt Code § 1477.352 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 9 - Public Securities|Subtitle I - Specific Authority for Counties to Issue Securities|Chapter 1477 - Obligations for Other County Purposes|Subchapter H. Revenue Anticipation Notes in Certain Counties|Section 1477.352. Authority to Issue Revenue Anticipation Notes

Sec. 1477.352.  AUTHORITY TO ISSUE REVENUE ANTICIPATION NOTES.  The county may issue revenue anticipation notes to pay for current expenses of the county only if the county auditor:(1)  recommends that action;  and(2)  identifies the revenue anticipated to be used for repayment of the notes.|Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 227, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.|
TX Govt Code § 1477.353 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 9 - Public Securities|Subtitle I - Specific Authority for Counties to Issue Securities|Chapter 1477 - Obligations for Other County Purposes|Subchapter H. Revenue Anticipation Notes in Certain Counties|Section 1477.353. Limit on Amount of Notes

Sec. 1477.353.  LIMIT ON AMOUNT OF NOTES.  (a)  The total amount of revenue anticipation notes issued by the county under this subchapter may not exceed 50 percent of the amount of taxes levied by the county for the year in which the notes are issued.(b)  For purposes of Subsection (a), the total amount of revenue anticipation notes includes the:(1)  principal of the notes;(2)  interest to be paid on the notes;  and(3)  cost of issuance of the notes.|Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 227, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.|
TX Govt Code § 1477.354 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 9 - Public Securities|Subtitle I - Specific Authority for Counties to Issue Securities|Chapter 1477 - Obligations for Other County Purposes|Subchapter H. Revenue Anticipation Notes in Certain Counties|Section 1477.354. Maturity

Sec. 1477.354.  MATURITY.  (a)  A revenue anticipation note issued under this subchapter must mature not later than the last day of the fiscal year in which the note is issued, except as provided by Subsection (b).(b)  A revenue anticipation note issued under this subchapter may mature not later than the last day of the first quarter of the fiscal year following the fiscal year in which the note is issued if the revenue dedicated to retire the note has accrued but has not been received by the county in the fiscal year in which the note is issued.|Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 227, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.|
TX Govt Code § 1477.355 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 9 - Public Securities|Subtitle I - Specific Authority for Counties to Issue Securities|Chapter 1477 - Obligations for Other County Purposes|Subchapter H. Revenue Anticipation Notes in Certain Counties|Section 1477.355. Revenue Available for Payment of Notes

Sec. 1477.355.  REVENUE AVAILABLE FOR PAYMENT OF NOTES.  A county may use any revenue of the county not otherwise dedicated or restricted, including ad valorem taxes, for the payment of a revenue anticipation note issued under this subchapter.|Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 227, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.|
TX Govt Code § 1477.401 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 9 - Public Securities|Subtitle I - Specific Authority for Counties to Issue Securities|Chapter 1477 - Obligations for Other County Purposes|Subchapter I. Obligations in Counties With Population of Less Than 8,600|Section 1477.401. Applicability of Subchapter

Sec. 1477.401.  APPLICABILITY OF SUBCHAPTER.  This subchapter applies only to a county with a population of less than 8,600.|Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 227, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.|
TX Govt Code § 1477.402 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 9 - Public Securities|Subtitle I - Specific Authority for Counties to Issue Securities|Chapter 1477 - Obligations for Other County Purposes|Subchapter I. Obligations in Counties With Population of Less Than 8,600|Section 1477.402. Authority to Borrow

Sec. 1477.402.  AUTHORITY TO BORROW.  (a)  The county may borrow money under this subchapter from any source.(b)  The total combined principal amount borrowed under this subchapter may not exceed $200,000.|Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 227, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.|
TX Govt Code § 1477.403 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 9 - Public Securities|Subtitle I - Specific Authority for Counties to Issue Securities|Chapter 1477 - Obligations for Other County Purposes|Subchapter I. Obligations in Counties With Population of Less Than 8,600|Section 1477.403. Authority to Issue Obligations

Sec. 1477.403.  AUTHORITY TO ISSUE OBLIGATIONS.  The commissioners court of the county may issue time warrants or other obligations of the county in evidence of money borrowed under Section 1477.402.|Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 227, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.|
TX Govt Code § 1477.404 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 9 - Public Securities|Subtitle I - Specific Authority for Counties to Issue Securities|Chapter 1477 - Obligations for Other County Purposes|Subchapter I. Obligations in Counties With Population of Less Than 8,600|Section 1477.404. Authority to Impose and Pledge Taxes and Revenues

Sec. 1477.404.  AUTHORITY TO IMPOSE AND PLEDGE TAXES AND REVENUES.  The county may impose taxes and may pledge taxes and other revenue of the county for the payment of money borrowed under Section 1477.402.|Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 227, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.|
TX Govt Code § 1477.405 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 9 - Public Securities|Subtitle I - Specific Authority for Counties to Issue Securities|Chapter 1477 - Obligations for Other County Purposes|Subchapter I. Obligations in Counties With Population of Less Than 8,600|Section 1477.405. Maturity

Sec. 1477.405.  MATURITY.  A time warrant or obligation issued under this subchapter must be payable within 10 years.|Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 227, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.|
TX Govt Code § 1477.406 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 9 - Public Securities|Subtitle I - Specific Authority for Counties to Issue Securities|Chapter 1477 - Obligations for Other County Purposes|Subchapter I. Obligations in Counties With Population of Less Than 8,600|Section 1477.406. Signatures

Sec. 1477.406.  SIGNATURES.  A time warrant or obligation issued under this subchapter must be signed by the county judge and the county clerk.|Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 227, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.|
TX Govt Code § 1477.407 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 9 - Public Securities|Subtitle I - Specific Authority for Counties to Issue Securities|Chapter 1477 - Obligations for Other County Purposes|Subchapter I. Obligations in Counties With Population of Less Than 8,600|Section 1477.407. Validity of Obligation

Sec. 1477.407.  VALIDITY OF OBLIGATION.  A time warrant or other obligation that is issued and signed in compliance with this subchapter is a valid obligation of the county.|Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 227, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.|
TX Govt Code § 1501.001 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 9 - Public Securities|Subtitle J - Specific Authority for Municipalities to Issue Securities|Chapter 1501 - Obligations for Municipal Utilities|Subchapter A. Revenue Bonds for Certain Sewage Disposal Facilities|Section 1501.001. Applicability of Subchapter

Sec. 1501.001.  APPLICABILITY OF SUBCHAPTER.  This subchapter applies only to a municipality that owns a sewer system and disposal plant that serves:(1)  other municipalities;  and(2)  territory and military establishments outside the municipal boundaries.|Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 227, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.|
TX Govt Code § 1501.002 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 9 - Public Securities|Subtitle J - Specific Authority for Municipalities to Issue Securities|Chapter 1501 - Obligations for Municipal Utilities|Subchapter A. Revenue Bonds for Certain Sewage Disposal Facilities|Section 1501.002. Authority to Issue Bonds

Sec. 1501.002.  AUTHORITY TO ISSUE BONDS.  A municipality by ordinance may issue bonds to finance the purchase or construction of an additional sewage disposal facility.|Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 227, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.|
TX Govt Code § 1501.003 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 9 - Public Securities|Subtitle J - Specific Authority for Municipalities to Issue Securities|Chapter 1501 - Obligations for Municipal Utilities|Subchapter A. Revenue Bonds for Certain Sewage Disposal Facilities|Section 1501.003. Pledge of Revenue

Sec. 1501.003.  PLEDGE OF REVENUE.  (a)  A municipality may secure bonds issued under this subchapter by a pledge of the net revenue from sewer service provided outside the municipal boundaries.(b)  Bonds issued under this subchapter may be additionally secured by a pledge of all or part of the net revenue from sewer service provided inside the municipal boundaries.(c)  In the ordinance authorizing the issuance of bonds secured only by the net revenue from sewer service provided outside the municipal boundaries, the municipality may:(1)  specify each item of expense or portion of the item to be deducted to compute that net revenue;  or(2)  prescribe another formula the governing body of the municipality considers appropriate to compute that net revenue.|Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 227, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.|
TX Govt Code § 1501.004 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 9 - Public Securities|Subtitle J - Specific Authority for Municipalities to Issue Securities|Chapter 1501 - Obligations for Municipal Utilities|Subchapter A. Revenue Bonds for Certain Sewage Disposal Facilities|Section 1501.004. Authority to Issue Additional Bonds

Sec. 1501.004.  AUTHORITY TO ISSUE ADDITIONAL BONDS.  In issuing bonds under this subchapter, the municipality may reserve the right to issue additional bonds to the extent and subject to any condition included in the ordinance authorizing the bonds.|Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 227, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.|
TX Govt Code § 1501.005 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 9 - Public Securities|Subtitle J - Specific Authority for Municipalities to Issue Securities|Chapter 1501 - Obligations for Municipal Utilities|Subchapter A. Revenue Bonds for Certain Sewage Disposal Facilities|Section 1501.005. Contracts

Sec. 1501.005.  CONTRACTS.  A municipality may contract with another municipality, a person or corporation, or the United States to provide sewer service.|Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 227, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.|