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TX Govt Code § 1477.107 (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 C. Natural Gas System for County Buildings in Certain Counties|Section 1477.107. Election

Sec. 1477.107.  ELECTION.  (a)  If, before the bonds are authorized, the commissioners court receives a petition requesting an election on the issuance of the bonds that is signed by more than 10 percent of the county's registered voters who are resident owners of taxable property in the county, the court may not proceed unless a proposition for the issuance of the bonds is approved at an election held for that purpose.(b)  The Election Code applies to an election under this subchapter except as otherwise provided by this subchapter.(c)  In addition to the notice required by Section 4.003, Election Code, a substantial copy of the resolution calling the election shall be published in a newspaper of general circulation in the county once a week for two consecutive weeks, with the first publication being at least 14 full days before the election.(d)  The election returns shall be made to the court within five days of the election.(e)  The court may authorize the bonds only if the issuance is approved by a majority of the qualified voters of the county voting in the election.|Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 227, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.|
TX Govt Code § 1477.108 (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 C. Natural Gas System for County Buildings in Certain Counties|Section 1477.108. Contents of Order Authorizing Bonds

Sec. 1477.108.  CONTENTS OF ORDER AUTHORIZING BONDS.  An order authorizing the issuance of bonds under this subchapter may contain:(1)  reasonable and proper provisions for protecting and enforcing the rights or remedies of the bondholders, including covenants that state the duties of the county relating to:(A)  the acquisition of property for the natural gas system;(B)  the construction, maintenance, operation, repair, and insurance of the system;  and(C)  the custody, protection, and application of all money related to the system;(2)  a statement of the rights and remedies of the bondholders;  and(3)  other provisions that the commissioners court considers reasonable and proper for the security of the bondholders, including covenants prescribing:(A)  each event that constitutes a default;  and(B)  the rights, liabilities, powers, and duties that arise on the breach by the county of a duty or obligation.|Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 227, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.|
TX Govt Code § 1477.109 (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 C. Natural Gas System for County Buildings in Certain Counties|Section 1477.109. Maturity

Sec. 1477.109.  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 § 1477.110 (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 C. Natural Gas System for County Buildings in Certain Counties|Section 1477.110. Signatures; Registration by County Treasurer

Sec. 1477.110.  SIGNATURES;  REGISTRATION BY COUNTY TREASURER.  (a)  A bond issued under this subchapter must be signed by the county judge and attested by the county clerk.(b)  The county treasurer shall register a bond issued under this subchapter but is not required to sign the bond.|Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 227, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.|
TX Govt Code § 1477.111 (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 C. Natural Gas System for County Buildings in Certain Counties|Section 1477.111. Sale of Bonds

Sec. 1477.111.  SALE OF BONDS.  The commissioners court shall determine the manner of sale of bonds issued under this subchapter.|Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 227, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.|
TX Govt Code § 1477.112 (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 C. Natural Gas System for County Buildings in Certain Counties|Section 1477.112. Use of Bond Proceeds

Sec. 1477.112.  USE OF BOND PROCEEDS.  (a)  The county shall disburse the proceeds of bonds issued under this subchapter in accordance with any restrictions provided in the order authorizing the bonds.(b)  The bondholders have a lien on the proceeds until the proceeds are applied.(c)  The bond proceeds, pending their use for the construction of the project, may be invested in direct obligations of the United States having maturities not more than 91 days from the date of investment.|Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 227, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.|
TX Govt Code § 1477.113 (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 C. Natural Gas System for County Buildings in Certain Counties|Section 1477.113. Additional Bonds

Sec. 1477.113.  ADDITIONAL BONDS.  (a)  Unless otherwise provided by the order authorizing the bonds, if the proceeds of bonds issued to pay for a natural gas system are not sufficient to pay the cost of the system, the county may issue additional bonds under this subchapter not to exceed the amount of the deficit.(b)  If permitted by the order originally authorizing bonds to pay for a natural gas system, the county may issue additional bonds for improving, repairing, or extending the system.|Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 227, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.|
TX Govt Code § 1477.114 (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 C. Natural Gas System for County Buildings in Certain Counties|Section 1477.114. Gas Rates and Charges

Sec. 1477.114.  GAS RATES AND CHARGES.  The commissioners court shall contract for and impose rates and charges for gas supplied by the natural gas system that will be sufficient to:(1)  operate and maintain the system;(2)  pay when due the principal of and interest on any bonds issued under this subchapter;  and(3)  establish any reserves provided for 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 § 1477.115 (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 C. Natural Gas System for County Buildings in Certain Counties|Section 1477.115. Bondholder's Right to Mandamus

Sec. 1477.115.  BONDHOLDER'S RIGHT TO MANDAMUS.  (a)  A holder of a bond issued under this subchapter is entitled, by mandamus or other proceedings in court, to enforce the holder's rights against:(1)  the county;(2)  county employees and agents;  and(3)  the employees of the county's agents.(b)  A bondholder's rights include the right to require the county to:(1)  impose and collect sufficient rates and charges to carry out the agreements contained in the bond order;  and(2)  perform all agreements and covenants contained in the bond order and the duties arising from those agreements or covenants.|Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 227, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.|
TX Govt Code § 1477.116 (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 C. Natural Gas System for County Buildings in Certain Counties|Section 1477.116. Refunding Bonds

Sec. 1477.116.  REFUNDING BONDS.  Bonds issued to refund bonds issued under this subchapter may only be:(1)  exchanged for bonds being refunded;  or(2)  sold and delivered to provide money to pay matured or redeemable bonds maturing or redeemable not later than six months after the date of issuance of the refunding bonds.|Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 227, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.|
TX Govt Code § 1477.117 (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 C. Natural Gas System for County Buildings in Certain Counties|Section 1477.117. Exemption From Assessment or Taxation

Sec. 1477.117.  EXEMPTION FROM ASSESSMENT OR TAXATION.  (a)  A county is not required to pay any assessment on a natural gas system or any part of a natural gas system acquired or constructed under this subchapter.(b)  A bond issued under this subchapter, a transfer of the bond, and the income from the bond, including any profit made from the sale of the bond, are exempt from taxation by this state or a political subdivision of this state.|Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 227, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.|
TX Govt Code § 1477.118 (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 C. Natural Gas System for County Buildings in Certain Counties|Section 1477.118. County Use of Gas

Sec. 1477.118.  COUNTY USE OF GAS.  The county shall pay for gas used by the county for its own facilities from general funds of the county legally available for that purpose, and free service is prohibited.|Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 227, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.|
TX Govt Code § 1477.119 (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 C. Natural Gas System for County Buildings in Certain Counties|Section 1477.119. Sale of Gas Not Needed for County Purposes

Sec. 1477.119.  SALE OF GAS NOT NEEDED FOR COUNTY PURPOSES.  The commissioners court may sell, deliver, and distribute natural gas of a natural gas system purchased or constructed under this subchapter that is not needed for county purposes to a municipal corporation or political subdivision of this state, or an individual, corporation, or company under terms that the court determines are in the best interests of the county.|Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 227, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.|
TX Govt Code § 1477.120 (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 C. Natural Gas System for County Buildings in Certain Counties|Section 1477.120. Eminent Domain

Sec. 1477.120.  EMINENT DOMAIN.  (a)  The county may not acquire a natural gas system or a facility of a natural gas system under this subchapter by the exercise of the power of eminent domain or exercise the power of eminent domain under this subchapter outside the county's boundaries.  The county may acquire land or an easement for a purpose authorized by this subchapter by the exercise of the power of eminent domain in the manner provided by Chapter 21, Property Code.(b)  The commissioners court shall determine the amount of and character of interest in the land or easement to be acquired by the exercise of the power of eminent domain.|Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 227, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.|
TX Govt Code § 1477.121 (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 C. Natural Gas System for County Buildings in Certain Counties|Section 1477.121. Relocation or Alteration Expense

Sec. 1477.121.  RELOCATION OR ALTERATION EXPENSE.  If a county, in the exercise of a power under this subchapter, including the power of eminent domain or the power of relocation, makes necessary the relocation or rerouting of, or alteration of the construction of, a highway, railroad, electric transmission line or pipeline, or telegraph or telephone property or facility, the relocation or rerouting or alteration of construction must be accomplished at the sole expense of the county.|Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 227, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.|
TX Govt Code § 1477.122 (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 C. Natural Gas System for County Buildings in Certain Counties|Section 1477.122. Essential Governmental Function

Sec. 1477.122.  ESSENTIAL GOVERNMENTAL FUNCTION.  A county, in accomplishing the purposes of this subchapter, is performing an essential governmental function.|Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 227, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.|
TX Govt Code § 1477.151 (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 D. Obligations for Fire-Fighting Equipment|Section 1477.151. Authority to Purchase Fire-Fighting Equipment

Sec. 1477.151.  AUTHORITY TO PURCHASE FIRE-FIGHTING EQUIPMENT.  The commissioners court of a county may purchase fire trucks and other fire-fighting equipment to be used for the protection and preservation of bridges, county shops, county warehouses, and other county property located in the county but outside the boundaries of municipalities.|Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 227, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.|
TX Govt Code § 1477.152 (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 D. Obligations for Fire-Fighting Equipment|Section 1477.152. Authority to Issue Obligations and Impose Taxes

Sec. 1477.152.  AUTHORITY TO ISSUE OBLIGATIONS AND IMPOSE TAXES.  (a)  The county may issue time warrants and bonds of the county for a purchase under Section 1477.151 and may impose taxes for the payment of those time warrants or bonds.  The county shall deposit the taxes in the general fund of the county.(b)  The time warrants or bonds must be authorized by a majority of the qualified voters voting at an election held for that purpose by the commissioners court.(c)  The county must issue the time warrants or bonds and impose taxes in compliance with Subtitles A and C.|Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 227, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.|
TX Govt Code § 1477.153 (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 D. Obligations for Fire-Fighting Equipment|Section 1477.153. Limit on Amount of Obligations

Sec. 1477.153.  LIMIT ON AMOUNT OF OBLIGATIONS.  A county may issue time warrants or bonds under this subchapter only in an amount that will at all times leave unencumbered taxes in an amount sufficient to pay all current expenses from the county's general fund.|Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 227, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.|
TX Govt Code § 1477.201 (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 E. Certificates of Indebtedness for Firefighter Training Facilities|Section 1477.201. Authority to Issue Certificates of Indebtedness

Sec. 1477.201.  AUTHORITY TO ISSUE CERTIFICATES OF INDEBTEDNESS.  The commissioners court of a county may issue certificates of indebtedness to acquire, construct, repair, renovate, improve, or equip firefighter training facilities for the county and to acquire property in connection with that purpose.|Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 227, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.|
TX Govt Code § 1477.202 (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 E. Certificates of Indebtedness for Firefighter Training Facilities|Section 1477.202. Authority to Impose and Pledge Ad Valorem Tax

Sec. 1477.202.  AUTHORITY TO IMPOSE AND PLEDGE AD VALOREM TAX.  The commissioners court shall impose and pledge annual county ad valorem taxes under Section 9, Article VIII, Texas Constitution, in an amount sufficient to pay the principal of and interest on certificates of indebtedness as they become due.|Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 227, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.|
TX Govt Code § 1477.203 (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 E. Certificates of Indebtedness for Firefighter Training Facilities|Section 1477.203. Limit on Amount of Indebtedness

Sec. 1477.203.  LIMIT ON AMOUNT OF INDEBTEDNESS.  The aggregate principal amount of certificates of indebtedness issued by a county under this subchapter may not exceed $5 million.|Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 227, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.|
TX Govt Code § 1477.204 (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 E. Certificates of Indebtedness for Firefighter Training Facilities|Section 1477.204. Election

Sec. 1477.204.  ELECTION.  (a)  The commissioners court may issue certificates of indebtedness under this subchapter only if the certificates are approved by a majority of the qualified voters voting at an election held for that purpose by the commissioners court.(b)  An election under this subchapter shall be held on the next uniform election date authorized by Section 41.001, Election Code, that occurs not earlier than the 20th day after the date on which the election is called.(c)  The commissioners court shall order the ballot at the election to be printed to permit voting for or against the proposition:  "Issuing certificates of indebtedness by the county to acquire, purchase, construct, repair, renovate, improve, or equip firefighter training facilities or to purchase real or personal property in connection with those facilities."|Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 227, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.|
TX Govt Code § 1477.205 (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 E. Certificates of Indebtedness for Firefighter Training Facilities|Section 1477.205. Maturity

Sec. 1477.205.  MATURITY.  A certificate of indebtedness 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 § 1477.206 (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 E. Certificates of Indebtedness for Firefighter Training Facilities|Section 1477.206. Operation of Firefighter Training Facilities

Sec. 1477.206.  OPERATION OF FIREFIGHTER TRAINING FACILITIES.  (a)  The commissioners court may:(1)  operate and maintain the county's firefighter training facilities;  and(2)  set and collect charges for:(A)  services performed at those facilities;  and(B)  information furnished to others by the use of those facilities.(b)  The commissioners court shall pay the expenses of operating and maintaining the county's firefighter training facilities from:(1)  charges collected under Subsection (a);  and(2)  any other available county funds.|Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 227, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.|
TX Govt Code § 1477.251 (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 F. Bonds for Surveys, Maps, and Plats in Counties With Population of 500,000 or More|Section 1477.251. Applicability of Subchapter

Sec. 1477.251.  APPLICABILITY OF SUBCHAPTER.  This subchapter applies only to a county with a population of 500,000 or more.|Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 227, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.|
TX Govt Code § 1477.252 (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 F. Bonds for Surveys, Maps, and Plats in Counties With Population of 500,000 or More|Section 1477.252. Authority to Issue Bonds and Impose Taxes

Sec. 1477.252.  AUTHORITY TO ISSUE BONDS AND IMPOSE TAXES.  (a)  If the subdivisions of surveys in a county are irregularly numbered or if the blocks and subdivisions of municipalities in the county are not numbered or are irregularly numbered, causing difficulties for the county tax assessor-collector, the commissioners court of the county may:(1)  make a survey and acquire related maps and plats of blocks and subdivisions in the county;  and(2)  furnish to the county tax assessor-collector:(A)  block books showing the description of each block and subdivision in the county;(B)  the names of the record owners of each parcel of property in each block book, if known;  and(C)  other information relating to Paragraphs (A) and (B) that will assist in the performance of the duties of the tax assessor-collector.(b)  The commissioners court may issue bonds to pay the cost of taking an action under Subsection (a).(c)  The commissioners court may impose taxes under Section 9, Article VIII, Texas Constitution, to pay for bonds issued under Subsection (b).|Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 227, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.|
TX Govt Code § 1477.253 (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 F. Bonds for Surveys, Maps, and Plats in Counties With Population of 500,000 or More|Section 1477.253. Election Proposition

Sec. 1477.253.  ELECTION PROPOSITION.  (a)  At an election to approve the issuance of bonds under this subchapter, the commissioners court may submit one or more separate propositions for the issuance of bonds.(b)  Each proposition submitted at a bond election under this subchapter may include one or more of the purposes authorized by Section 1477.252.|Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 227, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.|
TX Govt Code § 1477.254 (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 F. Bonds for Surveys, Maps, and Plats in Counties With Population of 500,000 or More|Section 1477.254. Bonds Obligation of County

Sec. 1477.254.  BONDS OBLIGATION OF COUNTY.  (a)  A bond issued under this subchapter is an obligation of and a charge against the county issuing the bond.(b)  Except as provided by this subchapter, a county must issue bonds under this subchapter and impose taxes in compliance with applicable provisions of Subtitles A, C, and D.|Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 227, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.|