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TX Nat Res Code § 132.001 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Natural Resources Code|Title 4 - Mines and Mining|Chapter 132 - Interstate Mining Compact|Section 132.001. Adoption of Compact

Sec. 132.001.  ADOPTION OF COMPACT.  The Interstate Mining Compact is enacted into law and entered into with all other jurisdictions legally joining in the compact in the form provided in Section 132.002 of this code.|Acts 1977, 65th Leg., p. 2633, ch. 871, art. I, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1977.|
TX Nat Res Code § 132.003 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Natural Resources Code|Title 4 - Mines and Mining|Chapter 132 - Interstate Mining Compact|Section 132.003. Establishment and Duties of Texas Mining Council

Sec. 132.003.  ESTABLISHMENT AND DUTIES OF TEXAS MINING COUNCIL.  The Texas Mining Council is established in the office of the governor and shall perform the duties of the advisory board provided in Section (a), Article V of the Interstate Mining Compact.|Acts 1977, 65th Leg., p. 2639, ch. 871, art. I, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1977.|
TX Nat Res Code § 132.004 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Natural Resources Code|Title 4 - Mines and Mining|Chapter 132 - Interstate Mining Compact|Section 132.004. Membership of Texas Mining Council

Sec. 132.004.  MEMBERSHIP OF TEXAS MINING COUNCIL.  (a)  The Texas Mining Council is composed of 11 members appointed by the governor.(b)  Each member of the Texas Mining Council shall be a member of the general public who has demonstrated a continuing interest in conservation matters, the head of a state agency, board, or commission, or a representative of the mining industry.(c)  Of the 11 members of the Texas Mining Council, at least three shall be members of the general public who have demonstrated an interest in conservation matters, at least three shall be representatives of the mining industry, and at least two shall be heads of state agencies, boards, or commissions.(d)  The service of members who are heads of state agencies, boards, or commissions is in addition to their other duties.(e)  A person serving as a member of the Texas Mining Council who is the head of a state agency, board, or commission ceases to be a member of the council if he ceases to be head of a state agency, board, or commission.|Acts 1977, 65th Leg., p. 2639, ch. 871, art. I, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1977.|
TX Nat Res Code § 132.0041 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Natural Resources Code|Title 4 - Mines and Mining|Chapter 132 - Interstate Mining Compact|Section 132.0041. Limitations on Council Membership

Sec. 132.0041.  LIMITATIONS ON COUNCIL MEMBERSHIP.  (a)  A member or employee of the council may not be an officer, employee, or paid consultant of a trade association for an industry that is engaged in any of the types of mining defined by Section (a), Article II of the Interstate Mining Compact.(b)  A person is not eligible for appointment as a public member of the council if the person or the person's spouse:(1)  is employed by or participates in the management of a business entity or other organization related to the field of mining as defined by Section (a), Article II of the Interstate Mining Compact;  or(2)  has, other than as a consumer, a financial interest in a business entity related to the field of mining as defined by Section (a), Article II of the Interstate Mining Compact.|Added by Acts 1983, 68th Leg., p. 2913, ch. 495, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 29, 1983.|
TX Nat Res Code § 132.0042 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Natural Resources Code|Title 4 - Mines and Mining|Chapter 132 - Interstate Mining Compact|Section 132.0042. Removal of Council Members

Sec. 132.0042.  REMOVAL OF COUNCIL MEMBERS.  (a)  It is a ground for removal from the council if a member:(1)  does not have at the time of appointment the qualifications required by Section 132.004 of this code for appointment to the council;(2)  does not maintain during the service on the council the qualifications required by Section 132.004 of this code for appointment to the council;  or(3)  violates a prohibition established by Section 132.0041 of this code.(b)  The validity of an action of the council is not affected by the fact that it was taken when a ground for removal of a member of the council existed.|Added by Acts 1983, 68th Leg., p. 2913, ch. 495, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 29, 1983.|
TX Nat Res Code § 132.005 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Natural Resources Code|Title 4 - Mines and Mining|Chapter 132 - Interstate Mining Compact|Section 132.005. Terms of Office

Sec. 132.005.  TERMS OF OFFICE.  Members of the Texas Mining Council shall serve for terms of two years.|Acts 1977, 65th Leg., p. 2639, ch. 871, art. I, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1977.|
TX Nat Res Code § 132.0051 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Natural Resources Code|Title 4 - Mines and Mining|Chapter 132 - Interstate Mining Compact|Section 132.0051. Council Chairman

Sec. 132.0051.  COUNCIL CHAIRMAN.  The member of the council selected as the governor's alternate under Section (a), Article V of the Interstate Mining Compact serves as chairman of the council.|Added by Acts 1983, 68th Leg., p. 2913, ch. 495, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 29, 1983.|
TX Nat Res Code § 132.006 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Natural Resources Code|Title 4 - Mines and Mining|Chapter 132 - Interstate Mining Compact|Section 132.006. Compensation and Travel Expenses

Sec. 132.006.  COMPENSATION AND TRAVEL EXPENSES.  (a)  The members of the Texas Mining Council are not entitled to compensation for their services.(b)  The members of the Texas Mining Council are entitled to receive actual expenses incurred for attendance at council meetings or attendance at meetings of the Interstate Mining Commission as alternate for the governor.|Acts 1977, 65th Leg., p. 2639, ch. 871, art. I, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1977.|
TX Nat Res Code § 132.007 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Natural Resources Code|Title 4 - Mines and Mining|Chapter 132 - Interstate Mining Compact|Section 132.007. Membership in Employees Retirement System

Sec. 132.007.  MEMBERSHIP IN EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM.  (a)  The Employees Retirement System of Texas may enter into agreements with the Interstate Mining Commission for participation in the retirement system and other benefit programs for state employees administered by the agency or agencies.(b)  An agreement made under this section shall provide, as nearly as possible, for rights, contributions, obligations, and benefits comparable to those accorded employees of this state participating in or benefiting from the program involved.|Acts 1977, 65th Leg., p. 2639, ch. 871, art. I, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1977.|
TX Nat Res Code § 132.008 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Natural Resources Code|Title 4 - Mines and Mining|Chapter 132 - Interstate Mining Compact|Section 132.008. Filing Bylaws and Amendments

Sec. 132.008.  FILING BYLAWS AND AMENDMENTS.  A copy of the bylaws and all amendments to the bylaws of the Interstate Mining Commission promulgated under Section (i), Article V of the Interstate Mining Compact shall be filed in the office of the Secretary of State.|Acts 1977, 65th Leg., p. 2639, ch. 871, art. I, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1977.|
TX Nat Res Code § 132.0081 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Natural Resources Code|Title 4 - Mines and Mining|Chapter 132 - Interstate Mining Compact|Section 132.0081. Annual Report

Sec. 132.0081.  ANNUAL REPORT.  On or before October 1 of each year, the office of the Interstate Mining Compact Commissioner for Texas shall prepare and file with the presiding officer of each house of the legislature a complete and detailed written report describing activities of the office relating to this state's participation in the Interstate Mining Compact and accounting for all funds received and disbursed by the office during the preceding year.  The report must be included as part of the annual financial report of the governor's office.|Added by Acts 1983, 68th Leg., p. 2913, ch. 495, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 29, 1983.|
TX Nat Res Code § 142.001 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Natural Resources Code|Title 5 - Geothermal Energy and Associated Resources|Chapter 142 - Natural Energy and Water Resources Compact|Section 142.001. Ratification

Sec. 142.001.  RATIFICATION.  The compact set out in Section 142.005 of this code is ratified by this state.|Added by Acts 1979, 66th Leg., p. 2001, ch. 785, Sec. 4, eff. June 13, 1979.|
TX Nat Res Code § 142.002 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Natural Resources Code|Title 5 - Geothermal Energy and Associated Resources|Chapter 142 - Natural Energy and Water Resources Compact|Section 142.002. Appointment of Commissioners

Sec. 142.002.  APPOINTMENT OF COMMISSIONERS.  When the compact takes effect as provided in Article I, the governor, the lieutenant governor, and the speaker of the house of representatives shall each appoint a commissioner.|Added by Acts 1979, 66th Leg., p. 2001, ch. 785, Sec. 4, eff. June 13, 1979.|
TX Nat Res Code § 142.003 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Natural Resources Code|Title 5 - Geothermal Energy and Associated Resources|Chapter 142 - Natural Energy and Water Resources Compact|Section 142.003. Terms and Oath of Commissioners

Sec. 142.003.  TERMS AND OATH OF COMMISSIONERS.  (a)  Each commissioner serves a term of two years and until his successor is appointed and has qualified.(b)  Each commissioner shall take the constitutional oath of office and shall also take an oath to faithfully perform his duties as commissioner.(c)  If a vacancy occurs in the office of commissioner, the original appointing officer shall appoint a successor to serve for the unexpired portion of the term.|Added by Acts 1979, 66th Leg., p. 2001, ch. 785, Sec. 4, eff. June 13, 1979.|
TX Nat Res Code § 142.004 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Natural Resources Code|Title 5 - Geothermal Energy and Associated Resources|Chapter 142 - Natural Energy and Water Resources Compact|Section 142.004. Compensation

Sec. 142.004.  COMPENSATION.  Each commissioner is entitled to compensation and reimbursement for expenses as provided by legislative appropriation.|Added by Acts 1979, 66th Leg., p. 2001, ch. 785, Sec. 4, eff. June 13, 1979.|
TX Nat Res Code § 164.001 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Natural Resources Code|Title 7 - Resources Programs|Chapter 164 - Veterans' Financial Assistance Program|Section 164.001. Purpose and Policy

Sec. 164.001.  PURPOSE AND POLICY.  (a)  The legislature declares that it is the policy of the state to provide financial assistance to veterans of the state in recognition of their service to this state and the United States and to honor veterans with a final resting place and with lasting memorials that commemorate their service.(b)  The legislature declares that existing mechanisms for implementing the policy stated in Subsection (a) of this section may be enhanced by adoption of this chapter and implementation of the financial assistance programs authorized by this chapter.(c)  The legislature finds that this chapter and the financial assistance programs authorized by this chapter are in furtherance of a public purpose.|Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 242, Sec. 3.01, eff. Aug. 30, 1993.  Amended by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 981, Sec. 1, eff. Nov. 6, 2001.|
TX Nat Res Code § 164.002 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Natural Resources Code|Title 7 - Resources Programs|Chapter 164 - Veterans' Financial Assistance Program|Section 164.002. Definitions

Sec. 164.002.  DEFINITIONS.  (a)  In this chapter:(1)  "Board" means the Veterans' Land Board.(2)  "Bonds" means the revenue bonds issued by the board under this chapter.(3)  "Financial assistance" means the purchase of land, the sale of land to veterans, and the making of home mortgage loans to veterans, as provided for in this chapter.(4)  "Home" means a dwelling within this state in which a veteran intends to reside as the veteran's principal residence.(5)  "Lending institution" means a bank, trust company, savings bank, national banking association, savings and loan association, building and loan association, mortgage banker, mortgage company, credit union, life insurance company, or other financial institution that customarily provides service or aids in the financing of mortgages on single-family residential housing that has been approved for participation by the board, including a holding company for a lending institution.(6)  "Veteran" has the meaning assigned by Section 161.001.(7)  "Veterans cemetery" means a burial ground operated solely for the burial of veterans and their eligible relatives.(8)  "Veterans home" means a life care facility, retirement home, retirement village, home for the aging, or other facility that furnishes shelter, food, medical attention, nursing services, medical services, social activities, or other personal services or attention to veterans.(b)  Repealed by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1145, Sec. 5.|Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 242, Sec. 3.01, eff. Aug. 30, 1993.  Amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 71, Sec. 5, eff. May 9, 1997;  Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 981, Sec. 2, eff. Nov. 6, 2001;  Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1145, Sec. 4, 5, eff. June 20, 2003.|
TX Nat Res Code § 164.003 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Natural Resources Code|Title 7 - Resources Programs|Chapter 164 - Veterans' Financial Assistance Program|Section 164.003. Financial Assistance Programs

Sec. 164.003.  FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS.  The board may establish one or more programs for providing financial assistance to veterans under this chapter.  A program may be limited to the purpose of purchasing land, selling land to veterans, making home mortgage loans to veterans, or providing one or more veterans homes or veterans cemeteries.  To the extent a financial assistance program is for the purpose of purchasing land or selling land to veterans, the program shall be administered, to the extent consistent with this chapter and otherwise deemed practicable and desirable by the board, in accordance with the board's Veterans' Land Program.  To the extent a financial assistance program is for the purpose of making home mortgage loans to veterans, the program shall be administered, to the extent consistent with this chapter and otherwise deemed practicable and desirable by the board, in accordance with the board's Veterans' Housing Assistance Program.|Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 242, Sec. 3.01, eff. Aug. 30, 1993.  Amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 71, Sec. 6, eff. May 9, 1997;  Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 981, Sec. 3, eff. Nov. 6, 2001.|
TX Nat Res Code § 164.004 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Natural Resources Code|Title 7 - Resources Programs|Chapter 164 - Veterans' Financial Assistance Program|Section 164.004. Rules

Sec. 164.004.  RULES.  The board shall adopt rules providing for the administration of its financial assistance programs established under this chapter, including rules concerning:(1)  the purchasing of land and the selling of land to veterans;(2)  the making of home mortgage loans to veterans;(3)  the use of insurance on land and homes as deemed appropriate by the board, as further security for land sold or home mortgage loans made;(4)  the criteria for approving lending institutions participating in programs;(5)  the terms and conditions of a contract made with a lending institution;(6)  the construction, acquisition, ownership, operation, maintenance, enlargement, improvement, or furnishing or equipping of veterans homes or veterans cemeteries;  and(7)  other matters as the board deems appropriate.|Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 242, Sec. 3.01, eff. Aug. 30, 1993.  Amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 71, Sec. 7, eff. May 9, 1997;  Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 981, Sec. 4, eff. Nov. 6, 2001.|
TX Nat Res Code § 164.0051 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Natural Resources Code|Title 7 - Resources Programs|Chapter 164 - Veterans' Financial Assistance Program|Section 164.0051. Location of Veterans Homes

Sec. 164.0051.  LOCATION OF VETERANS HOMES.  To the extent practicable, when determining the location of new veterans homes in this state, the board shall consider:(1)  the geographic proximity to existing state veterans homes with special regard to areas not served by state veterans homes;(2)  the economic impact of the veterans home on the local community and the veterans program;  and(3)  the areas with a significant veteran population, without regard to international boundaries.|Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 746, Sec. 1, eff. June 13, 2001.|
TX Nat Res Code § 164.006 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Natural Resources Code|Title 7 - Resources Programs|Chapter 164 - Veterans' Financial Assistance Program|Section 164.006. Issuance of Bonds

Sec. 164.006.  ISSUANCE OF BONDS.  For the issuance of bonds under this chapter, the board may exercise the authority granted to the governing body of an issuer with regard to issuance of obligations under Chapter 1371, Government Code, to the extent that it is not inconsistent with this chapter.|Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 242, Sec. 3.01, eff. Aug. 30, 1993.  Amended by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1420, Sec. 8.358, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.|
TX Nat Res Code § 164.007 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Natural Resources Code|Title 7 - Resources Programs|Chapter 164 - Veterans' Financial Assistance Program|Section 164.007. Conditions for Issuance of Bonds

Sec. 164.007.  CONDITIONS FOR ISSUANCE OF BONDS.  (a)  Bonds may be issued in various series and issues.(b)  Bonds shall be payable as provided by the board and may mature serially or otherwise.(c)  Bonds shall be redeemable before maturity or subject to tender for purchase at the price or prices and under the terms and conditions fixed by the board in the resolution providing for the issuance and sale of the bonds.(d)  Bonds may bear a fixed, variable, floating, or other rate or rates of interest or may bear no interest, as determined by the board.(e)  Bonds may be sold at public or private sale at a price or prices and on terms determined by the board.(f)  Bonds issued under this chapter for a purpose other than buying back or refunding general obligation bonds issued under Article III, Section 49-b, 49-b-1, or 49-b-2, of the Texas Constitution may not in the aggregate exceed $1 billion.|Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 242, Sec. 3.01, eff. Aug. 30, 1993.  Amended by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 875, Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2001.|
TX Nat Res Code § 164.008 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Natural Resources Code|Title 7 - Resources Programs|Chapter 164 - Veterans' Financial Assistance Program|Section 164.008. Form of Bonds

Sec. 164.008.  FORM OF BONDS.  (a)  The bonds may be issued in the form, denominations, and manner and under the terms, conditions, and details as provided by the board in the resolution authorizing their existence.(b)  The bonds shall be signed and executed as provided by the board's resolution or order authorizing the issuance of the bonds.|Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 242, Sec. 3.01, eff. Aug. 30, 1993.|
TX Nat Res Code § 164.009 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Natural Resources Code|Title 7 - Resources Programs|Chapter 164 - Veterans' Financial Assistance Program|Section 164.009. Security for the Bonds

Sec. 164.009.  SECURITY FOR THE BONDS.  (a)  The bonds issued under this chapter shall be special obligations of the board.  As security for the payment of the bonds, the board may provide for a pledge of and lien or mortgage on:(1)  the receipts of all kinds of the veterans' land fund, the veterans' housing assistance fund, and the veterans' housing assistance fund II determined by the board, on the basis of facts, circumstances, and expectations at the time of issuance of the bonds, not to be required for the payment of principal of or interest on the general obligation bonds issued by the board to augment the funds or to make payments with respect to principal or interest under a bond enhancement agreement with respect to the general obligation bonds;(2)  the assets of the veterans' land fund, the veterans' housing assistance fund, or the veterans' housing assistance fund II determined by the board on the basis of facts, circumstances, and expectations at the time of issuance of the bonds not to be required for the purposes of the fund;(3)  the payments and repayments received by the board from the board's financial assistance provided under this chapter;(4)  other program revenues;(5)  other available revenues of the board;  and(6)  one or more veterans homes.(b)  The pledge and lien or mortgage are to be provided for and determined in accordance with the resolution of the board providing for the issuance and sale of the bonds.|Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 242, Sec. 3.01, eff. Aug. 30, 1993.  Amended by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 242, Sec. 3.02;  Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 71, Sec. 9, eff. May 9, 1997;  Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 134, Sec. 7, eff. May 20, 1999;  Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 590, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 13, 2003.|
TX Nat Res Code § 164.010 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Natural Resources Code|Title 7 - Resources Programs|Chapter 164 - Veterans' Financial Assistance Program|Section 164.010. Bond Enhancement Agreements

Sec. 164.010.  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 deems 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 cost to the board of the bond enhancement agreement may be paid from the proceeds of the sale of the bonds to which the bond enhancement agreement relates or from any other source, including the revenues of the board that are available for the purpose of paying the bonds or that may otherwise be available to make those payments.(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. 3.01, eff. Aug. 30, 1993.  Amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 71, Sec. 10, eff. May 9, 1997;  Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1420, Sec. 8.359, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.|
TX Nat Res Code § 164.012 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Natural Resources Code|Title 7 - Resources Programs|Chapter 164 - Veterans' Financial Assistance Program|Section 164.012. Resolutions

Sec. 164.012.  RESOLUTIONS.  (a)  The resolution authorizing the issuance of the bonds may prohibit the further issuance of bonds or other obligations payable from the pledged revenues or may reserve the right to issue additional bonds to be secured by a pledge of and payable from the revenue on a parity with or subordinate to the lien and pledge in support of the bonds being issued.(b)  The resolution of the board authorizing the issuance of the bonds may include other provisions and covenants that the board determines necessary.(c)  In a resolution authorizing the issuance of bonds, the board may prescribe systems, methods, routines, and procedures under which the board will function.(d)  The board may adopt and have executed any other proceedings or instruments necessary or convenient in the issuance of bonds.|Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 242, Sec. 3.01, eff. Aug. 30, 1993.|