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TX Nat Res Code § 161.071 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Natural Resources Code|Title 7 - Resources Programs|Chapter 161 - Veterans Land Board|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 161.071. Pamphlets

Sec. 161.071.  PAMPHLETS.  The board shall have published pamphlets containing the provisions of this chapter and rules the board desires, and these pamphlets shall be made available to any interested veteran, veterans organization, or other interested person in the state.|Acts 1977, 65th Leg., p. 2658, ch. 871, art. I, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1977.|
TX Nat Res Code § 161.072 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Natural Resources Code|Title 7 - Resources Programs|Chapter 161 - Veterans Land Board|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 161.072. Lease by Board

Sec. 161.072.  LEASE BY BOARD.  (a)  The board may lease any property that it owns on terms it considers proper.(b)  A lease for agricultural and grazing purposes is subject to cancellation on the sale of the property to a veteran.(c)  The board may execute oil, gas, and mineral leases on land purchased by it before it sells the land by following the same procedure provided for the school land board in the lease of public school land.|Acts 1977, 65th Leg., p. 2658, ch. 871, art. I, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1977.|
TX Nat Res Code § 161.073 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Natural Resources Code|Title 7 - Resources Programs|Chapter 161 - Veterans Land Board|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 161.073. Contracts With Private Entities

Sec. 161.073.  CONTRACTS WITH PRIVATE ENTITIES.  The board may contract with a private entity to administer all or part of the program if it is cost effective to do so.|Added by Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 798, Sec. 6, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.|
TX Nat Res Code § 161.074 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Natural Resources Code|Title 7 - Resources Programs|Chapter 161 - Veterans Land Board|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 161.074. Bond Enhancement Agreements

Sec. 161.074.  BOND ENHANCEMENT AGREEMENTS.  (a)  The board may at any time and from time to time enter into one or more bond enhancement agreements that the board determines to be necessary or appropriate to place the obligation of the board, as represented by the bonds, in whole or in part, on the interest rate, currency, cash flow, or other basis desired by the board.  Bond enhancement agreements may include, on terms and conditions approved by the board, interest rate swap agreements, currency swap agreements, forward payment conversion agreements, agreements providing for payments based on levels of or changes in interest rates or currency exchange rates, agreements to exchange cash flows or a series of payments, or agreements, including options, puts, or calls, to hedge payment, currency, rate, spread, or other exposure.  A bond enhancement agreement is an agreement for professional services and shall contain the terms and conditions and be for the period that the board approves.  The fees and expenses of the board in connection with the issuance of bonds and the purchase and sale of land may be paid from money in the fund, provided that payments due from the board under a bond enhancement agreement, other than fees and expenses, that relate to the payment of debt service on bonds constitute payments of principal of and interest on the bonds.(b)  The resolution of the board authorizing a bond enhancement agreement may authorize one or more designated officers or employees of the board to act on behalf of the board in entering into and delivering the bond enhancement agreement and in determining or setting the counterparty and terms of the bond enhancement agreement specified in the resolution, except that the resolution must set the maximum amount and term for the bond enhancement agreement.(c)  Unless the board elects otherwise in its approval of a bond enhancement agreement, the bond enhancement agreement is not a credit agreement for purposes of Chapter 1371, Government Code, regardless of whether the bonds relating to the bond enhancement agreement were issued in part under that law.|Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 242, Sec. 1.03, eff. Aug. 30, 1993.  Amended by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 134, Sec. 1, eff. May 20, 1999;  Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1420, Sec. 8.354, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.|
TX Nat Res Code § 161.075 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Natural Resources Code|Title 7 - Resources Programs|Chapter 161 - Veterans Land Board|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 161.075. Information for Lending Institutions

Sec. 161.075.  INFORMATION FOR LENDING INSTITUTIONS.  (a)  In this section, "lending institution" has the meaning assigned by Section 161.502.(b)  On request, the board shall provide to a lending institution information regarding state land and housing benefits programs for veterans in this state.|Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 69, Sec. 3, eff. May 16, 2003.|
TX Nat Res Code § 161.076 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Natural Resources Code|Title 7 - Resources Programs|Chapter 161 - Veterans Land Board|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 161.076. Memorandum of Understanding

Sec. 161.076.  MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING.  (a)  The board shall enter into a memorandum of understanding with the commission.  The memorandum of understanding must specify the guidelines, powers, and duties necessary for the board and the commission to coordinate veterans benefits outreach activities.(b)  The memorandum of understanding must address board and commission coordination with respect to the following veterans benefits outreach activities:(1)  operation by the board of a consolidated communications center;(2)  combined direct mail efforts;(3)  sharing veterans contact databases;(4)  dissemination of information through integrated websites and a joint brochure;(5)  veterans benefits seminars; and(6)  any other veterans benefits outreach activity determined by the board and the commission to be appropriate for coordination by those agencies.(c)  The memorandum of understanding must identify the joint and separate powers and duties of the board and the commission as necessary to implement coordinated veterans benefits outreach activities, including powers and duties relating to:(1)  reimbursements for coordinated activities;(2)  the management and funding of a consolidated communications center;(3)  operating expenses associated with the coordinated activities, including expenses relating to office space, printing, and postage;(4)  the development and maintenance of integrated web services regarding veterans benefits and services;(5)  the development and dissemination of a joint brochure regarding veterans benefits and services; and(6)  joint presentations at or sponsorship of veterans benefits seminars.(d)  The commission and the board shall periodically update the memorandum of understanding and continue to explore additional opportunities for coordination between the agencies regarding their respective veterans benefits outreach activities.(e)  The commission and the board shall consider the appropriate use of authorized bond proceeds and federal money to ensure that each agency complies with applicable funding constraints in entering into the memorandum of understanding.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 334 (H.B. 3140), Sec. 4, eff. June 15, 2007.|
TX Nat Res Code § 161.077 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Natural Resources Code|Title 7 - Resources Programs|Chapter 161 - Veterans Land Board|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 161.077. Communications Center

Sec. 161.077.  COMMUNICATIONS CENTER.  (a)  Based on the memorandum of understanding described by Section 161.076, the board shall operate a consolidated communications center to provide information regarding the benefits and services available to veterans of this state, including benefits and services offered by the board and the commission.(b)  In operating the communications center, employees must be knowledgeable about the functions of the center and be able to access information regarding all available veterans benefits and services and shall:(1)  answer the veterans toll-free hotline;  and(2)  disseminate to veterans, including newly discharged veterans, information regarding the benefits and services, as appropriate.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 334 (H.B. 3140), Sec. 4, eff. June 15, 2007.|
TX Nat Res Code § 161.078 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Natural Resources Code|Title 7 - Resources Programs|Chapter 161 - Veterans Land Board|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 161.078. Website; Brochure

Sec. 161.078.  WEBSITE; BROCHURE.  (a)  Based on the memorandum of understanding described by Section 161.076, the board shall integrate web services and develop a hard-copy brochure that provides in a centralized, comprehensive, and simplified format information about all available veterans benefits and services, including benefits and services offered by the board and the commission.  In integrating web services, the board shall develop a single entry point to allow public access to information related to all available veterans benefits and services.(b)  This section does not preclude the board or commission from operating additional websites or disseminating other information as determined appropriate by the board or the commission, in accordance with the memorandum of understanding provided under Section 161.076.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 334 (H.B. 3140), Sec. 4, eff. June 15, 2007.|
TX Nat Res Code § 161.079 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Natural Resources Code|Title 7 - Resources Programs|Chapter 161 - Veterans Land Board|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 161.079. Benefits Seminars

Sec. 161.079.  BENEFITS SEMINARS.  (a)  To ensure that the veterans of this state receive uniform information on all veterans benefits and services available, the board and the commission shall:(1)  jointly plan and provide state-sponsored veterans benefits seminars; and(2)  coordinate the involvement of each agency in seminars hosted for veterans by other organizations.(b)  Planning and coordination under this section must ensure the consistent presentation of benefits and services information by the board or the commission at seminars described by this section.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 334 (H.B. 3140), Sec. 4, eff. June 15, 2007.|
TX Nat Res Code § 161.111 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Natural Resources Code|Title 7 - Resources Programs|Chapter 161 - Veterans Land Board|Subchapter D. General Obligation Bonds|Section 161.111. Issuance and Sale of Bonds; Disposition of Proceeds

Sec. 161.111.  ISSUANCE AND SALE OF BONDS;  DISPOSITION OF PROCEEDS.  By appropriate action, the board may provide by resolution for the issuance and sale of negotiable bonds authorized by the constitution, and the proceeds shall be a part of the fund.|Acts 1977, 65th Leg., p. 2659, ch. 871, art. I, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1977.|
TX Nat Res Code § 161.112 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Natural Resources Code|Title 7 - Resources Programs|Chapter 161 - Veterans Land Board|Subchapter D. General Obligation Bonds|Section 161.112. Installments

Sec. 161.112.  INSTALLMENTS.  The board, at its option, may issue bonds in one or several installments.|Acts 1977, 65th Leg., p. 2659, ch. 871, art. I, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1977.|
TX Nat Res Code § 161.113 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Natural Resources Code|Title 7 - Resources Programs|Chapter 161 - Veterans Land Board|Subchapter D. General Obligation Bonds|Section 161.113. Interest Rate

Sec. 161.113.  INTEREST RATE.  The bonds shall bear the rate or rates of interest prescribed by the board.|Acts 1977, 65th Leg., p. 2659, ch. 871, art. I, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1977.  Amended by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 242, Sec. 1.05, eff. Aug. 30, 1993.|
TX Nat Res Code § 161.114 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Natural Resources Code|Title 7 - Resources Programs|Chapter 161 - Veterans Land Board|Subchapter D. General Obligation Bonds|Section 161.114. Payment and Maturity of Bonds

Sec. 161.114.  PAYMENT AND MATURITY OF BONDS.  (a)  The bonds shall be payable as provided by the board and shall mature serially or otherwise not later than 40 years from their date.(b)  Bonds previously issued shall mature according to their provisions.(c)  The board shall determine the medium of payment for both principal of and interest on the bonds.(d)  The board at its own option may make the bonds redeemable or subject to tender for purchase before maturity at the price and under the terms and conditions fixed by the board in the resolution providing for the issuance and sale of the bonds.|Acts 1977, 65th Leg., p. 2659, ch. 871, art. I, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1977.  Amended by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 242, Sec. 1.06, eff. Aug. 30, 1993.|
TX Nat Res Code § 161.115 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Natural Resources Code|Title 7 - Resources Programs|Chapter 161 - Veterans Land Board|Subchapter D. General Obligation Bonds|Section 161.115. Form, Denomination, and Place of Payment of Bonds

Sec. 161.115.  FORM, DENOMINATION, AND PLACE OF PAYMENT OF BONDS.  The board shall determine the form of the bonds, including the forms of interest coupons attached to the bonds, and shall fix the denomination or denominations of the bonds and the place or places for payment of the principal of and interest on the bonds.|Acts 1977, 65th Leg., p. 2659, ch. 871, art. I, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1977.|
TX Nat Res Code § 161.116 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Natural Resources Code|Title 7 - Resources Programs|Chapter 161 - Veterans Land Board|Subchapter D. General Obligation Bonds|Section 161.116. Manner of Execution

Sec. 161.116.  MANNER OF EXECUTION.  (a)  The bonds shall be executed by and on behalf of the board and the state as obligations of the state in the manner provided in Subsection (b) of this section.(b)  The bonds shall be signed and executed as the board provides in the resolution or order authorizing the issuance of the bonds.|Acts 1977, 65th Leg., p. 2659, ch. 871, art. I, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1977.  Amended by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 242, Sec. 1.07, eff. Aug. 30, 1993;  Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 300, Sec. 36, eff. Aug. 30, 1993;  Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 620, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.|
TX Nat Res Code § 161.117 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Natural Resources Code|Title 7 - Resources Programs|Chapter 161 - Veterans Land Board|Subchapter D. General Obligation Bonds|Section 161.117. Signatures and Seals

Sec. 161.117.  SIGNATURES AND SEALS.  (a)  The resolution authorizing the issuance of an installment or series of bonds may prescribe the extent to which facsimile signatures and facsimile seals may be used in lieu of manual signatures and manually impressed seals in executing the bonds and attached coupons.(b)  Interest coupons may be signed with the facsimile signatures of the chairman and secretary of the board.(c)  If an officer whose manual or facsimile signature appears on a bond, or whose facsimile signature appears on a coupon, ceases to be an officer before the bonds are delivered, the signature shall still be valid and sufficient for all purposes the same as if the officer had remained in office until the delivery of the bonds.|Acts 1977, 65th Leg., p. 2660, ch. 871, art. I, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1977.|
TX Nat Res Code § 161.118 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Natural Resources Code|Title 7 - Resources Programs|Chapter 161 - Veterans Land Board|Subchapter D. General Obligation Bonds|Section 161.118. Approval by Attorney General

Sec. 161.118.  APPROVAL BY ATTORNEY GENERAL.  Before bonds are delivered to the purchasers, the record relating to the bonds shall be examined by the attorney general.  If the record demonstrates that the bonds have been issued in accordance with the constitution and this subchapter, the bonds shall be approved by the attorney general.|Acts 1977, 65th Leg., p. 2660, ch. 871, art. I, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1977.  Amended by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 242, Sec. 1.08, eff. Aug. 30, 1993.|
TX Nat Res Code § 161.119 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Natural Resources Code|Title 7 - Resources Programs|Chapter 161 - Veterans Land Board|Subchapter D. General Obligation Bonds|Section 161.119. Registration With Comptroller

Sec. 161.119.  REGISTRATION WITH COMPTROLLER.  After the bonds are approved by the attorney general, they shall be registered in the office of the comptroller.|Acts 1977, 65th Leg., p. 2660, ch. 871, art. I, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1977.  Amended by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 242, Sec. 1.09, eff. Aug. 30, 1993.|
TX Nat Res Code § 161.120 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Natural Resources Code|Title 7 - Resources Programs|Chapter 161 - Veterans Land Board|Subchapter D. General Obligation Bonds|Section 161.120. Validity of Bonds

Sec. 161.120.  VALIDITY OF BONDS.  (a)  After the bonds are approved by the attorney general and registered with the state comptroller, they shall be held as valid and binding obligations of the state in every action, suit, or proceeding in which their validity is or may be brought into question.(b)  In each action brought to enforce collection of the bonds or rights incident to the bonds, the certificate of approval by the attorney general or a certified copy of that certificate shall be admitted and received in evidence as to the validity of the bonds.(c)  The only defense that can be offered against the validity of the bonds shall be forgery or fraud.|Acts 1977, 65th Leg., p. 2660, ch. 871, art. I, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1977.|
TX Nat Res Code § 161.121 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Natural Resources Code|Title 7 - Resources Programs|Chapter 161 - Veterans Land Board|Subchapter D. General Obligation Bonds|Section 161.121. Bonds as Negotiable Instruments

Sec. 161.121.  BONDS AS NEGOTIABLE INSTRUMENTS.  Bonds issued under this chapter have and are declared to have all qualities and incidents of negotiable instruments under the laws of this state.|Acts 1977, 65th Leg., p. 2660, ch. 871, art. I, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1977.|
TX Nat Res Code § 161.123 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Natural Resources Code|Title 7 - Resources Programs|Chapter 161 - Veterans Land Board|Subchapter D. General Obligation Bonds|Section 161.123. Notice for Bids on Bonds

Sec. 161.123.  NOTICE FOR BIDS ON BONDS.  If the board authorizes the issuance of a series of bonds and decides to call for bids, it shall publish an appropriate notice at least one time not less than 10 days before the date of the sale in a recognized financial journal of general circulation.|Acts 1977, 65th Leg., p. 2660, ch. 871, art. I, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1977.  Amended by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 242, Sec. 1.10, eff. Aug. 30, 1993.|
TX Nat Res Code § 161.124 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Natural Resources Code|Title 7 - Resources Programs|Chapter 161 - Veterans Land Board|Subchapter D. General Obligation Bonds|Section 161.124. Security for Bid

Sec. 161.124.  SECURITY FOR BID.  The board may require bidders to accompany their bids with exchange or bank cashier's checks in an amount considered adequate by the board to be a forfeit guaranteeing the acceptance and payment for bonds covered by the bids and accepted by the board.|Acts 1977, 65th Leg., p. 2661, ch. 871, art. I, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1977.  Amended by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 242, Sec. 1.11, eff. Aug. 30, 1993.|
TX Nat Res Code § 161.125 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Natural Resources Code|Title 7 - Resources Programs|Chapter 161 - Veterans Land Board|Subchapter D. General Obligation Bonds|Section 161.125. Sale of Bonds

Sec. 161.125.  SALE OF BONDS.  Bonds may be sold at public or private sale at a price or prices and on terms determined by the board.|Acts 1977, 65th Leg., p. 2661, ch. 871, art. I, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1977.  Amended by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 242, Sec. 1.12, eff. Aug. 30, 1993.|
TX Nat Res Code § 161.126 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Natural Resources Code|Title 7 - Resources Programs|Chapter 161 - Veterans Land Board|Subchapter D. General Obligation Bonds|Section 161.126. Replacement Bonds

Sec. 161.126.  REPLACEMENT BONDS.  The board may provide for replacement of bonds that are mutilated, lost, or destroyed.|Acts 1977, 65th Leg., p. 2661, ch. 871, art. I, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1977.|
TX Nat Res Code § 161.127 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Natural Resources Code|Title 7 - Resources Programs|Chapter 161 - Veterans Land Board|Subchapter D. General Obligation Bonds|Section 161.127. Refunding Bonds

Sec. 161.127.  REFUNDING BONDS.  (a)  The board may provide by resolution for issuance of refunding bonds for the purpose of refunding outstanding bonds issued under this chapter together with accrued interest on the bonds.(b)  As far as applicable, the preceding provisions of this subchapter shall govern:(1)  the issuance of the refunding bonds;(2)  the maturities and other details of the refunding bonds;(3)  the rights of bondholders;  and(4)  the duties of the board with respect to the refunding bonds.|Acts 1977, 65th Leg., p. 2661, ch. 871, art. I, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1977.|
TX Nat Res Code § 161.128 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Natural Resources Code|Title 7 - Resources Programs|Chapter 161 - Veterans Land Board|Subchapter D. General Obligation Bonds|Section 161.128. Bonds as Investments and Security

Sec. 161.128.  BONDS AS INVESTMENTS AND SECURITY.  (a)  Bonds issued under this chapter are legal and authorized investments for banks, savings banks, trust companies, building and loan associations, insurance companies, fiduciaries, trustees, guardians, and for the sinking funds of cities, towns, villages, counties, school districts, and other political subdivisions and public agencies of the state.(b)  The bonds are legal and sufficient security for the deposits in the amount of the par value of the bonds.|Acts 1977, 65th Leg., p. 2661, ch. 871, art. I, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1977.  Amended by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 242, Sec. 1.13, eff. Aug. 30, 1993.|
TX Nat Res Code § 161.129 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Natural Resources Code|Title 7 - Resources Programs|Chapter 161 - Veterans Land Board|Subchapter D. General Obligation Bonds|Section 161.129. Taxation of Bonds

Sec. 161.129.  TAXATION OF BONDS.  Bonds are exempt from any tax by the state and by cities, towns, villages, counties, school districts, and other political subdivisions and public agencies of the state.|Acts 1977, 65th Leg., p. 2661, ch. 871, art. I, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1977.  Amended by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 242, Sec. 1.14, eff. Aug. 30, 1993.|
TX Nat Res Code § 161.130 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Natural Resources Code|Title 7 - Resources Programs|Chapter 161 - Veterans Land Board|Subchapter D. General Obligation Bonds|Section 161.130. Constitutional Appropriations

Sec. 161.130.  CONSTITUTIONAL APPROPRIATIONS.  (a)  If during the existence of the fund or during the time general obligation bonds are payable from the fund the board determines that there will not be sufficient money in the fund during the following biennium available to pay principal of or interest on the bonds that are to come due and to be paid from the fund during that biennium, the comptroller shall transfer to the fund the first money coming into the State Treasury not otherwise appropriated by the constitution in amounts sufficient to pay the obligations.(b)  The money appropriated shall be used to pay the obligations only if at the time the principal or interest actually become due there is not sufficient money in the fund available to pay the amount due.|Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 242, Sec. 1.15, eff. Aug. 30, 1993.|