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2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 9 - Public Securities › Subtitle I - Specific Authority for Counties to Issue Securities › Chapter 1478 - Additional Authority for Certain Coastal Counties to Issue Road Bonds › Section 1478.001. Applicability of Chapter

Sec. 1478.001.  APPLICABILITY OF CHAPTER.  This chapter applies only to a county that:
(1)  is located on the Gulf of Mexico;  and
(2)  has within its boundaries an island susceptible to development for recreational purposes for the use and benefit of the residents of the county.
Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1420, Sec. 8.0211(a), eff. Sept. 1, 2001.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 9 - Public Securities › Subtitle I - Specific Authority for Counties to Issue Securities › Chapter 1478 - Additional Authority for Certain Coastal Counties to Issue Road Bonds › Section 1478.002. Authority to Issue Road Bonds

Sec. 1478.002.  AUTHORITY TO ISSUE ROAD BONDS.  A county may issue and secure bonds in the manner provided by Chapter 284, Transportation Code, to construct, improve, and operate roads on an island described by Section 1478.001(2).
Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1420, Sec. 8.0211(a), eff. Sept. 1, 2001.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 9 - Public Securities › Subtitle I - Specific Authority for Counties to Issue Securities › Chapter 1478 - Additional Authority for Certain Coastal Counties to Issue Road Bonds › Section 1478.003. Bond Payments From Revenue and Taxes

Sec. 1478.003.  BOND PAYMENTS FROM REVENUE AND TAXES.  Bonds issued as provided by this chapter may be payable from:
(1)  tolls charged for use of the road;
(2)  taxes;  or
(3)  a combination of tolls and taxes.
Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1420, Sec. 8.0211(a), eff. Sept. 1, 2001.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 9 - Public Securities › Subtitle I - Specific Authority for Counties to Issue Securities › Chapter 1478 - Additional Authority for Certain Coastal Counties to Issue Road Bonds › Section 1478.004. Election

Sec. 1478.004.  ELECTION.  Unless the action is authorized by an election at which the question is submitted to the voters, a county may not:
(1)  issue bonds under this chapter, whether payable from taxes or revenue;  or
(2)  spend county money in any manner in connection with or on a road project under this chapter.
Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1420, Sec. 8.0211(a), eff. Sept. 1, 2001.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 9 - Public Securities › Subtitle I - Specific Authority for Counties to Issue Securities › Chapter 1478 - Additional Authority for Certain Coastal Counties to Issue Road Bonds › Section 1478.005. Limitation on Declaring Certain Facilities Part of State Highway System

Sec. 1478.005.  LIMITATION ON DECLARING CERTAIN FACILITIES PART OF STATE HIGHWAY SYSTEM.  (a)  Except as provided by Subsection (b), the Texas Transportation Commission may not declare to be a part of the state highway system and maintain and operate free of tolls a facility as to which a county has:
(1)  issued bonds under Chapter 284, Transportation Code, for a purpose authorized by that chapter and has secured the payment of those bonds by:
(A)  a pledge of the revenue to be derived from the operation of the facility;  and
(B)  the levy of ad valorem taxes authorized by Section 52, Article III, Texas Constitution;  and
(2)  issued bonds under this chapter for a purpose authorized by Section 1478.002 that are payable in whole or part from revenue.
(b)  Subsection (a) does not apply if:
(1)  the bonds issued under this chapter have been paid;  or
(2)  an amount sufficient to pay the bonds issued under this chapter and interest on those bonds to maturity has been set aside for that purpose in a trust fund for the benefit of the bondholders.
Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1420, Sec. 8.0211(a), eff. Sept. 1, 2001.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 9 - Public Securities › Subtitle I - Specific Authority for Counties to Issue Securities › Chapter 1479 - County Bonds for Facilities on State Highway System › Section 1479.001. Definition

Sec. 1479.001.  DEFINITION.  In this chapter, "state highway system" means the highways in this state included in the plan providing for a system of state highways prepared under Section 201.103, Transportation Code.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 281 (H.B. 2702), Sec. 2.91, eff. June 14, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 9 - Public Securities › Subtitle I - Specific Authority for Counties to Issue Securities › Chapter 1479 - County Bonds for Facilities on State Highway System › Section 1479.002. Authority to Issue Bonds

Sec. 1479.002.  AUTHORITY TO ISSUE BONDS.  (a)  A county may issue bonds to provide funds for the design, development, financing, construction, maintenance, operation, extension, expansion, or improvement of a toll or nontoll project or facility on the state highway system located in the county or, as a continuation of the project or facility, in an adjacent county.
(b)  To provide for the payment of bonds issued under this section, a county may:
(1)  pledge revenue from any available source, including payments received under an agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation under Section 222.104, Transportation Code;
(2)  pledge, levy, and collect taxes subject to any  constitutional limitation; or
(3)  provide for a combination of Subdivisions (1) and (2).
(c)  Any election required to permit action under Subsection (b) must be held in conformance with the Election Code or other law applicable to the county.
(d)  A county that issues bonds under this section may exercise any of the rights and powers granted to the governing body of an issuer under Chapter 1371.
(e)  A bond issued under this section must mature not later than 40 years after its date of issuance.
(f)  This section is wholly sufficient authority for the issuance of bonds, the pledge of revenues, taxes, or any combination of revenues and taxes, and the performance of other acts and procedures authorized by this section by a county without reference to any other provision of law or any restriction or limitation contained in those provisions, except as specifically provided by this section.  To the extent of any conflict or inconsistency between this section and any other law, this section shall prevail and control.  A county may use any law not in conflict with this section to the extent convenient or necessary to carry out any power or authority, expressed or implied, granted by this section.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 281 (H.B. 2702), Sec. 2.91, eff. June 14, 2005.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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 1501.006. Rates for Service

Sec. 1501.006.  RATES FOR SERVICE.  (a)  The governing body of a municipality that issues bonds under this subchapter shall establish rates for sewer service in amounts sufficient to:
(1)  pay:
(A)  maintenance and operation expenses;
(B)  the bonds as they are scheduled to mature;  and
(C)  interest on the bonds as it accrues;  and
(2)  establish and maintain any fund provided in the ordinance authorizing the bonds.
(b)  Notwithstanding Subsection (a), the municipality may not, during the term of a contract for sewer service, increase the amount of the consideration for that service specified in the contract except:
(1)  as the contract provides;  or
(2)  as the parties to the contract agree.
Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 227, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
2023 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 1501.007. Other Law Applicable; Election Not Required

Sec. 1501.007.  OTHER LAW APPLICABLE;  ELECTION NOT REQUIRED.  (a)  Subtitles A and C and Subchapter B, Chapter 1502, apply to the issuance of bonds under this subchapter except as provided by this subchapter.
(b)  An election is not required to authorize the issuance of bonds under this subchapter.
Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 227, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 9 - Public Securities › Subtitle J - Specific Authority for Municipalities to Issue Securities › Chapter 1501 - Obligations for Municipal Utilities › Subchapter B. Application of Utility System Revenue to Bonded Debt on System › Section 1501.051. Authority to Use Utility Revenue for Sinking Fund or Interest Payments

Sec. 1501.051.  AUTHORITY TO USE UTILITY REVENUE FOR SINKING FUND OR INTEREST PAYMENTS.  (a)  The governing body of a municipality may appropriate the net revenue from any municipal public utility system, service, or enterprise, in the amount that the governing body determines is in the best interest of the municipality, to:
(1)  the credit of the sinking fund for any bonded debt incurred because of the utility system, service, or enterprise;  or
(2)  the payment of any interest on the bonded debt incurred because of that utility system, service, or enterprise.
(b)  A governing body that makes an appropriation under Subsection (a) must make the appropriation:
(1)  at the end of the municipality's fiscal year;  and
(2)  before the governing body adopts a tax rate for that fiscal year.
Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 227, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 9 - Public Securities › Subtitle J - Specific Authority for Municipalities to Issue Securities › Chapter 1501 - Obligations for Municipal Utilities › Subchapter B. Application of Utility System Revenue to Bonded Debt on System › Section 1501.052. Effect on Taxes

Sec. 1501.052.  EFFECT ON TAXES.  (a)  If in any fiscal year the amount of revenue appropriated under Section 1501.051 is at least equal to the amount needed for the sinking fund and to pay interest on the bonded indebtedness in that fiscal year, the governing body of the municipality is not required to impose a tax for that purpose.
(b)  If the amount of revenue appropriated under Section 1501.051 is less than the amount needed for the sinking fund and to pay interest in the fiscal year, the governing body shall adopt a tax rate for that year sufficient to generate the amount of taxes necessary to credit or pay the deficiency in that year.
(c)  This section does not authorize a municipality to exceed a limitation on taxes.
Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 227, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 9 - Public Securities › Subtitle J - Specific Authority for Municipalities to Issue Securities › Chapter 1501 - Obligations for Municipal Utilities › Subchapter C. Revenue Bonds to Finance Certain Texas-New Mexico Electric Properties › Section 1501.101. Authority to Acquire and Operate Texas-New Mexico Electric Plant and System

Sec. 1501.101.  AUTHORITY TO ACQUIRE AND OPERATE TEXAS-NEW MEXICO ELECTRIC PLANT AND SYSTEM.  A municipality that receives electricity from a privately owned electric plant and system, part of which is located in New Mexico, including a facility for the generation or transmission of electricity distributed in part to residents of the municipality, may acquire, own, and operate all or any part of that electric plant and system.
Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 227, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 9 - Public Securities › Subtitle J - Specific Authority for Municipalities to Issue Securities › Chapter 1501 - Obligations for Municipal Utilities › Subchapter C. Revenue Bonds to Finance Certain Texas-New Mexico Electric Properties › Section 1501.102. Authority to Issue Revenue Bonds

Sec. 1501.102.  AUTHORITY TO ISSUE REVENUE BONDS.  A municipality may issue revenue bonds in the manner provided by general law to finance the acquisition of any part of the electric plant and system under Section 1501.101.
Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 227, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 9 - Public Securities › Subtitle J - Specific Authority for Municipalities to Issue Securities › Chapter 1501 - Obligations for Municipal Utilities › Subchapter C. Revenue Bonds to Finance Certain Texas-New Mexico Electric Properties › Section 1501.103. Authority to Sell Electricity of Plant and System

Sec. 1501.103.  AUTHORITY TO SELL ELECTRICITY OF PLANT AND SYSTEM.  A municipality that acquires an electric plant and system under Section 1501.101 may:
(1)  sell electricity either at retail or wholesale for distribution in New Mexico;  and
(2)  enter into a sales agreement for the electricity as the governing body of the municipality provides.
Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 227, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 9 - Public Securities › Subtitle J - Specific Authority for Municipalities to Issue Securities › Chapter 1501 - Obligations for Municipal Utilities › Subchapter D. Certificates of Indebtedness to Finance Judgments or Settlements Related to Municipal Natural Gas System › Section 1501.151. Authority to Issue Certificates of Indebtedness

Sec. 1501.151.  AUTHORITY TO ISSUE CERTIFICATES OF INDEBTEDNESS.  The governing body of a general-law municipality may authorize the issuance of certificates of indebtedness to pay:
(1)  a final judgment of a court in a lawsuit arising from the municipality's operation of a natural gas system the municipality owns;  or
(2)  a settlement of such a lawsuit.
Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 227, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 9 - Public Securities › Subtitle J - Specific Authority for Municipalities to Issue Securities › Chapter 1501 - Obligations for Municipal Utilities › Subchapter D. Certificates of Indebtedness to Finance Judgments or Settlements Related to Municipal Natural Gas System › Section 1501.152. Notice of Intention to Issue Certificates of Indebtedness

Sec. 1501.152.  NOTICE OF INTENTION TO ISSUE CERTIFICATES OF INDEBTEDNESS.  (a)  The governing body of the municipality may not authorize the issuance of certificates of indebtedness under this subchapter until the municipality gives notice of the municipality's intention to issue the certificates.
(b)  The notice must:
(1)  be published in a newspaper of general circulation in the municipality once each week for two consecutive weeks, with the first publication being before the 14th day before the date the governing body proposes to adopt the ordinance authorizing the issuance of the certificates of indebtedness;  and
(2)  state:
(A)  the time and place the governing body of the municipality proposes to authorize the issuance;
(B)  the maximum amount of the certificates to be issued;  and
(C)  the purpose for which the certificates are to be issued.
Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 227, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 9 - Public Securities › Subtitle J - Specific Authority for Municipalities to Issue Securities › Chapter 1501 - Obligations for Municipal Utilities › Subchapter D. Certificates of Indebtedness to Finance Judgments or Settlements Related to Municipal Natural Gas System › Section 1501.153. Petition; Election

Sec. 1501.153.  PETITION;  ELECTION.  (a)  If, before the certificates of indebtedness are authorized, a petition is filed with the secretary or clerk of the municipality protesting the issuance of the certificates that is signed by at least five percent of the registered voters of the municipality, the municipality may not issue the certificates unless a proposition for the issuance of the certificates is approved at an election held for that purpose.
(b)  The governing body shall hold the election in the manner provided by Chapter 1251 for a bond election.
Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 227, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 9 - Public Securities › Subtitle J - Specific Authority for Municipalities to Issue Securities › Chapter 1501 - Obligations for Municipal Utilities › Subchapter D. Certificates of Indebtedness to Finance Judgments or Settlements Related to Municipal Natural Gas System › Section 1501.154. Maturity

Sec. 1501.154.  MATURITY.  A certificate of indebtedness issued under this subchapter must mature not later than 20 years after its date.
Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 227, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 9 - Public Securities › Subtitle J - Specific Authority for Municipalities to Issue Securities › Chapter 1501 - Obligations for Municipal Utilities › Subchapter D. Certificates of Indebtedness to Finance Judgments or Settlements Related to Municipal Natural Gas System › Section 1501.155. Signatures; Seal

Sec. 1501.155.  SIGNATURES;  SEAL.  A certificate of indebtedness issued under this subchapter must:
(1)  be signed by the mayor and the secretary or clerk of the municipality;  and
(2)  bear the seal of the municipality.
Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 227, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 9 - Public Securities › Subtitle J - Specific Authority for Municipalities to Issue Securities › Chapter 1501 - Obligations for Municipal Utilities › Subchapter D. Certificates of Indebtedness to Finance Judgments or Settlements Related to Municipal Natural Gas System › Section 1501.156. Sale of Certificates

Sec. 1501.156.  SALE OF CERTIFICATES.  (a)  A municipality may sell certificates of indebtedness issued under this subchapter:
(1)  at a public or private sale;
(2)  on terms the governing body of the municipality determines;  and
(3)  with an option to prepay principal as the governing body of the municipality considers advisable.
(b)  A municipality shall sell the certificates for cash.
Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 227, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 9 - Public Securities › Subtitle J - Specific Authority for Municipalities to Issue Securities › Chapter 1501 - Obligations for Municipal Utilities › Subchapter D. Certificates of Indebtedness to Finance Judgments or Settlements Related to Municipal Natural Gas System › Section 1501.157. Use of Proceeds

Sec. 1501.157.  USE OF PROCEEDS.  A municipality shall use the proceeds from the sale of certificates of indebtedness issued under this subchapter for a purpose authorized by this subchapter.
Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 227, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 9 - Public Securities › Subtitle J - Specific Authority for Municipalities to Issue Securities › Chapter 1501 - Obligations for Municipal Utilities › Subchapter D. Certificates of Indebtedness to Finance Judgments or Settlements Related to Municipal Natural Gas System › Section 1501.158. Imposition of Ad Valorem Tax

Sec. 1501.158.  IMPOSITION OF AD VALOREM TAX.  The governing body of the municipality shall impose an annual ad valorem tax sufficient to pay when due the principal of and interest on each certificate of indebtedness issued under this subchapter.
Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 227, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 9 - Public Securities › Subtitle J - Specific Authority for Municipalities to Issue Securities › Chapter 1501 - Obligations for Municipal Utilities › Subchapter E. Bonds for Improvement of Water and Sewer Systems in Municipalities With Population of More Than 275,000 › Section 1501.201. Applicability of Subchapter

Sec. 1501.201.  APPLICABILITY OF SUBCHAPTER.  This subchapter applies only to:
(1)  a municipality that has:
(A)  a population of more than 275,000;  and
(B)  a municipal water and sewer system operated by a water board;  and
(2)  a water control and improvement district that:
(A)  is located in whole or in part within the boundaries of a municipality described by Subdivision (1);  and
(B)  owns district property that is operated, under a contract between a municipality described by Subdivision (1) and the district, by a water board established by the charter of the municipality or by ordinance.
Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 227, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 9 - Public Securities › Subtitle J - Specific Authority for Municipalities to Issue Securities › Chapter 1501 - Obligations for Municipal Utilities › Subchapter E. Bonds for Improvement of Water and Sewer Systems in Municipalities With Population of More Than 275,000 › Section 1501.202. Definitions

Sec. 1501.202.  DEFINITIONS.  In this subchapter:
(1)  "District property" means water or sewer property owned by a water control and improvement district that a municipality can use as, or use as an improvement or extension of, the water and sewer system of the municipality.
(2)  "Water board" means a board of trustees or public service board.
Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 227, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 9 - Public Securities › Subtitle J - Specific Authority for Municipalities to Issue Securities › Chapter 1501 - Obligations for Municipal Utilities › Subchapter E. Bonds for Improvement of Water and Sewer Systems in Municipalities With Population of More Than 275,000 › Section 1501.203. Authority to Issue Bonds

Sec. 1501.203.  AUTHORITY TO ISSUE BONDS.  A municipality may issue bonds to pay for the purchase of district property to improve or extend the municipal water and sewer system.
Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 227, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 9 - Public Securities › Subtitle J - Specific Authority for Municipalities to Issue Securities › Chapter 1501 - Obligations for Municipal Utilities › Subchapter E. Bonds for Improvement of Water and Sewer Systems in Municipalities With Population of More Than 275,000 › Section 1501.204. Pledge of Revenue

Sec. 1501.204.  PLEDGE OF REVENUE.  Bonds issued under this subchapter must be secured by a pledge of and be payable from the net revenue of the municipal water and sewer system, including any district property purchased with the bond proceeds.
Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 227, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 9 - Public Securities › Subtitle J - Specific Authority for Municipalities to Issue Securities › Chapter 1501 - Obligations for Municipal Utilities › Subchapter E. Bonds for Improvement of Water and Sewer Systems in Municipalities With Population of More Than 275,000 › Section 1501.205. Notice of Intention to Issue Bonds

Sec. 1501.205.  NOTICE OF INTENTION TO ISSUE BONDS.  (a)  A municipality may not issue bonds under this subchapter until the mayor of the municipality gives notice of the municipality's intention to issue the bonds.
(b)  The notice must:
(1)  be published in a newspaper of general circulation in the municipality once each week for two consecutive weeks, with the first publication being before the 14th day before the date the governing body of the municipality proposes to adopt an ordinance authorizing the issuance of the bonds;  and
(2)  state the maximum:
(A)  amount of bonds to be issued;
(B)  interest rate of the bonds;  and
(C)  maturity of the bonds.
Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 227, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 9 - Public Securities › Subtitle J - Specific Authority for Municipalities to Issue Securities › Chapter 1501 - Obligations for Municipal Utilities › Subchapter E. Bonds for Improvement of Water and Sewer Systems in Municipalities With Population of More Than 275,000 › Section 1501.206. Petition; Election

Sec. 1501.206.  PETITION;  ELECTION.  (a)  If, before the date the governing body of the municipality proposes to adopt the ordinance authorizing the issuance of the bonds, a petition is filed with the secretary or clerk of the municipality requesting an election on the issuance of the bonds that is signed by at least 10 percent of the registered voters of the municipality, the municipality may not issue the bonds unless a proposition for the issuance of the bonds is approved by a majority of the qualified voters of the municipality voting at an election held for that purpose.
(b)  The governing body shall hold the election in the manner provided by Chapter 1251.
Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 227, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 9 - Public Securities › Subtitle J - Specific Authority for Municipalities to Issue Securities › Chapter 1501 - Obligations for Municipal Utilities › Subchapter E. Bonds for Improvement of Water and Sewer Systems in Municipalities With Population of More Than 275,000 › Section 1501.207. Sale of District Property

Sec. 1501.207.  SALE OF DISTRICT PROPERTY.  A district may sell to a municipality, and the municipality may buy, district property only if the purchase price paid, when added to other applicable money of the district, is sufficient to provide for the payment of:
(1)  all outstanding district bonds, including interest on the bonds to:
(A)  the maturity dates of the bonds;  or
(B)  the dates the district sets for redemption of the bonds;
(2)  any required redemption premium;  and
(3)  any applicable fee of the bank of payment.
Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 227, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 9 - Public Securities › Subtitle J - Specific Authority for Municipalities to Issue Securities › Chapter 1501 - Obligations for Municipal Utilities › Subchapter E. Bonds for Improvement of Water and Sewer Systems in Municipalities With Population of More Than 275,000 › Section 1501.208. Interest and Sinking Fund of District

Sec. 1501.208.  INTEREST AND SINKING FUND OF DISTRICT.  (a)  The interest and sinking fund of a district must be permanently maintained in the bank where bonds of the district are payable.
(b)  A district to which money is paid under Section 1501.207 shall promptly deposit that money, as well as other applicable money and investments of the district, to the credit of the interest and sinking fund of the district.
(c)  A bank of payment that receives a deposit of money or an investment shall hold that money or investment in trust for the benefit of the holders of outstanding bonds of the district.
Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 227, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 9 - Public Securities › Subtitle J - Specific Authority for Municipalities to Issue Securities › Chapter 1501 - Obligations for Municipal Utilities › Subchapter E. Bonds for Improvement of Water and Sewer Systems in Municipalities With Population of More Than 275,000 › Section 1501.209. Investment of Money in Interest and Sinking Fund

Sec. 1501.209.  INVESTMENT OF MONEY IN INTEREST AND SINKING FUND.  (a)  The district's interest and sinking fund must be:
(1)  immediately invested in direct obligations of the United States;
(2)  deposited in a bank or savings and loan association, to the extent that the deposit is insured by an agency of the United States;  or
(3)  placed in a combination of investments described by Subdivision (1) and deposits described by Subdivision (2).
(b)  An investment of the district's interest and sinking fund must mature and produce income, without reinvestment, at times and in amounts sufficient to pay:
(1)  the principal of the district's bonds as it becomes due;
(2)  interest on the district's bonds as it becomes due;
(3)  any redemption premium on the redemption date;  and
(4)  any applicable fee of the bank of payment.
(c)  The district shall apply money that exceeds the amount needed under Subsection (b) to the payment of other debts of the district.
(d)  On request of the water board that operates property purchased under this subchapter, the bank in which the interest and sinking fund of the district is maintained shall pay to the water board any money or investment in that fund that exceeds the amount needed under Subsection (b).
Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 227, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 9 - Public Securities › Subtitle J - Specific Authority for Municipalities to Issue Securities › Chapter 1501 - Obligations for Municipal Utilities › Subchapter E. Bonds for Improvement of Water and Sewer Systems in Municipalities With Population of More Than 275,000 › Section 1501.210. Payment of Outstanding Bonds

Sec. 1501.210.  PAYMENT OF OUTSTANDING BONDS.  After money has been deposited with the bank where the outstanding district bonds are payable, the district or the municipality may pay off any outstanding district bonds if the money and investments that would remain to the credit of the interest and sinking fund are sufficient to provide for the payment of:
(1)  all of the remaining outstanding bonds of the district;
(2)  the interest on the remaining outstanding bonds of the district to:
(A)  the maturity dates of the bonds;  or
(B)  the date set by the district for redemption of its bonds;  and
(3)  any required redemption premium.
Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 227, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 9 - Public Securities › Subtitle J - Specific Authority for Municipalities to Issue Securities › Chapter 1501 - Obligations for Municipal Utilities › Subchapter E. Bonds for Improvement of Water and Sewer Systems in Municipalities With Population of More Than 275,000 › Section 1501.211. Ordinance Specifying Date of Passage of Title; Abolition of District

Sec. 1501.211.  ORDINANCE SPECIFYING DATE OF PASSAGE OF TITLE;  ABOLITION OF DISTRICT.  (a)  After a municipality pays the purchase money for district property and that money is invested in compliance with Section 1501.209, the governing body of the municipality by ordinance shall specify the date on which title to that property passed or will pass to the municipality.  The date specified may be the first day of the fiscal year in which the municipality purchases the district property.
(b)  Title to the district property vests in the municipality for all purposes on the date specified in the ordinance.
(c)  The governing body of the municipality shall abolish the district by the ordinance required by Subsection (a) or a subsequent ordinance.
Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 227, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 9 - Public Securities › Subtitle J - Specific Authority for Municipalities to Issue Securities › Chapter 1501 - Obligations for Municipal Utilities › Subchapter E. Bonds for Improvement of Water and Sewer Systems in Municipalities With Population of More Than 275,000 › Section 1501.212. Operation and Management of Properties

Sec. 1501.212.  OPERATION AND MANAGEMENT OF PROPERTIES.  After the governing body of a municipality abolishes a district under Section 1501.211, the water board that manages the other water and sewer properties of the municipality:
(1)  shall operate and manage the district property purchased under this subchapter;  and
(2)  may integrate that property into the municipal water and sewer system to any extent.
Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 227, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 9 - Public Securities › Subtitle J - Specific Authority for Municipalities to Issue Securities › Chapter 1501 - Obligations for Municipal Utilities › Subchapter E. Bonds for Improvement of Water and Sewer Systems in Municipalities With Population of More Than 275,000 › Section 1501.213. Segregation of Properties

Sec. 1501.213.  SEGREGATION OF PROPERTIES.  (a)  Notwithstanding Section 1501.212(2), the payment or security of the district's outstanding bonds may not be impaired.
(b)  If money is not available at the bank of payment for the district's bonds to pay the principal of or the interest on the bonds as it becomes due, the water board shall segregate from the municipal water and sewer system all district property purchased under this subchapter, including any replacement, renewal, or improvements of that property.
(c)  The segregation of property must be accomplished so that the district property:
(1)  is a complete and operating system;  and
(2)  serves substantially the same area as the district property served when title to the property vested in the municipality.
(d)  After segregation, the water board:
(1)  shall maintain and operate the district system separately;
(2)  shall comply with the resolutions authorizing the district's outstanding bonds;  and
(3)  has each power, duty, and obligation previously held by the district's board of directors regarding the:
(A)  maintenance and operation of the system;
(B)  handling of the district's funds;  and
(C)  payment of the district's outstanding bonds.
(e)  For purposes of Subsection (d), the water board is a body corporate and occupies the same position as the district's board of directors.
Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 227, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 9 - Public Securities › Subtitle J - Specific Authority for Municipalities to Issue Securities › Chapter 1501 - Obligations for Municipal Utilities › Subchapter F. Alternative Water Supply Financing Procedure for Municipalities With Population of More Than 275,000 › Section 1501.251. Applicability of Subchapter

Sec. 1501.251.  APPLICABILITY OF SUBCHAPTER.  This subchapter applies only to a municipality:
(1)  that has a population of more than 275,000;
(2)  in which a majority of the qualified voters voting in an election have voted to authorize the municipality to contract with a river authority created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution, to acquire a water supply project from that authority;  and
(3)  that holds a permit issued by the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission for the municipality to use the water supply.
Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 227, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 9 - Public Securities › Subtitle J - Specific Authority for Municipalities to Issue Securities › Chapter 1501 - Obligations for Municipal Utilities › Subchapter F. Alternative Water Supply Financing Procedure for Municipalities With Population of More Than 275,000 › Section 1501.252. Alternative Financing Procedure

Sec. 1501.252.  ALTERNATIVE FINANCING PROCEDURE.  (a)  This subchapter does not affect the right of a municipality or a river authority to finance all of the cost of a water supply project, or any part of the cost of the project that is not payable by the municipality, by revenue bonds issued by the river authority and based on the contract described by Section 1501.251(2).
(b)  The municipality and river authority may amend the contract described by Section 1501.251(2) to implement the financing procedure provided by this subchapter, including amending the contract to:
(1)  define the extent of the municipality's rights in the water supply project;
(2)  prescribe arrangements for auditing the funds and accounts used in the construction program;  and
(3)  provide procedures under which the municipality will make available to the river authority proceeds from revenue bonds issued under this subchapter, as necessary to pay construction costs, including:
(A)  the cost of the municipality's intake structures and pumping and filtration equipment;  and
(B)  the portion of costs that, under the contract, the river authority is not required to pay by the proceeds of the authority's revenue bonds.
(c)  The municipality may:
(1)  issue its revenue bonds, payable from the revenues of the municipality's:
(A)  waterworks system;  or
(B)  waterworks and sanitary sewer system, if the systems are combined in the municipality;  and
(2)  use the proceeds of the bonds as provided by this subchapter.
Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 227, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.