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2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 9 - Public Securities › Subtitle I - Specific Authority for Counties to Issue Securities › Chapter 1474 - Bonds for County Water Improvements › Subchapter B. Election Provisions › Section 1474.052. Petition for Bond Election

Sec. 1474.052.  PETITION FOR BOND ELECTION.  If at least 50 voters who reside in and own taxable property in a county petition the commissioners court for an election on the question of issuing bonds under Section 1474.001 and either Section 52, Article III, or Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution, the commissioners court shall, at a regular or special session of the court, order an election to determine whether the county shall:
(1)  issue bonds for the purposes stated in Section 1474.001;  and
(2)  impose a tax on the property in the county for the purpose of paying the interest on the bonds and providing a sinking fund for the redemption 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 I - Specific Authority for Counties to Issue Securities › Chapter 1474 - Bonds for County Water Improvements › Subchapter B. Election Provisions › Section 1474.053. Requirement to State Characteristics of Bonds

Sec. 1474.053.  REQUIREMENT TO STATE CHARACTERISTICS OF BONDS.  (a)  Except as provided by Subsection (b), the petition for the election, the election order, and the notice of the election must state:
(1)  the amount of bonds to be issued;
(2)  the rate of interest of the bonds;
(3)  the times at which interest on the bonds is payable;  and
(4)  the date of maturity of the bonds.
(b)  The election order and the notice of the election may provide that:
(1)  the bonds may bear interest at a rate to be set by the commissioners court;
(2)  any interest may be paid at times set by the commissioners court;  and
(3)  the bonds may mature at the times set by the commissioners court.
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 1474 - Bonds for County Water Improvements › Subchapter B. Election Provisions › Section 1474.054. Election for Issuing Bonds

Sec. 1474.054.  ELECTION FOR ISSUING BONDS.  (a)  The general election laws of this state govern the election except as provided by this section.
(b)  A two-thirds vote of the qualified voters of the county voting in the election is necessary to approve the proposition.
(c)  The commissioners court shall furnish the ballots for each polling place.  The ballots shall be printed to permit voting for or against the proposition:  "The issuance of bonds for (purpose of the bonds) and the imposition of a tax to pay for the bonds."
(d)  In addition to the requirements provided by Chapter 3, Election Code, the election order shall:
(1)  designate one or more polling places in each voting precinct in the county where the election will be held;  and
(2)  name a presiding judge, a judge, and two clerks for each polling place or, if the court considers it necessary, name more election officers for any polling place.
(e)  A copy of the election order signed by the county judge serves as proper notice of the election.
(f)  In addition to the notice required by Section 4.003(c), Election Code, a copy of the election order shall be:
(1)  posted at each polling place and at the courthouse door before the 20th day before the date of the election;  and
(2)  published in a newspaper published in the county for three consecutive weeks before the date of the election, with the first publication before the 21st day before the date of the election.
(g)  After preparing the returns of the election, the presiding judge at each polling place shall deliver the returns to the county clerk, who shall keep them in a safe place and deliver them to the commissioners court.  After canvassing the returns, the commissioners court shall declare the result of the election by an order entered in the minutes of the court.
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 1474 - Bonds for County Water Improvements › Subchapter B. Election Provisions › Section 1474.055. Order Issuing Bonds and Imposing Tax

Sec. 1474.055.  ORDER ISSUING BONDS AND IMPOSING TAX.  (a)  If the issuance of the bonds and imposition of the tax are approved at the election, the commissioners court by order entered at a regular term of the court shall:
(1)  direct the issuance of the bonds;
(2)  provide for the annual imposition of a tax sufficient to pay the current interest on the bonds and to pay the principal of the bonds at maturity;  and
(3)  state the place or places at which the interest is payable.
(b)  The commissioners court shall annually impose a tax sufficient to pay the current interest on the bonds and to pay the principal of the bonds at maturity.
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 1474 - Bonds for County Water Improvements › Subchapter B. Election Provisions › Section 1474.056. Election for Issuing Notes: Order and Notice

Sec. 1474.056.  ELECTION FOR ISSUING NOTES:  ORDER AND NOTICE.  (a)  Before notes are issued under Section 1474.003, the commissioners court shall order and give notice of an election in the manner required for an election on a bond issue.
(b)  In addition to the requirements provided by Chapters 3 and 4, Election Code, the order and notice shall state:
(1)  the purpose for which the notes are to be issued;
(2)  the duration of the notes;
(3)  the rate of interest;  and
(4)  the polling places for the election.
(c)  The order and notice may state the manner in which the notes mature.
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 1474 - Bonds for County Water Improvements › Subchapter B. Election Provisions › Section 1474.057. Election for Issuing Notes: Ballot and Returns

Sec. 1474.057.  ELECTION FOR ISSUING NOTES:  BALLOT AND RETURNS.  (a)  At an election to issue notes, the ballot shall be printed to permit voting for or against the proposition:  "The issuance of notes for (purpose of the notes)."
(b)  The commissioners court shall hold the election in the manner provided by this chapter 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 I - Specific Authority for Counties to Issue Securities › Chapter 1474 - Bonds for County Water Improvements › Subchapter B. Election Provisions › Section 1474.058. Approval and Issuance of Notes

Sec. 1474.058.  APPROVAL AND ISSUANCE OF NOTES.  (a)  If at least two-thirds of the votes received at the election favor issuing the notes, the commissioners court may issue and sell the notes for the benefit of the county and for the purposes authorized.
(b)  The commissioners court by order shall:
(1)  direct the issuance of the notes;  and
(2)  provide for the annual imposition of a tax sufficient to pay the current interest and provide a sinking fund for the payment of the principal of the notes at maturity.
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 1474 - Bonds for County Water Improvements › Subchapter C. Limitations and Procedures › Section 1474.101. Limit on Debt

Sec. 1474.101.  LIMIT ON DEBT.  (a)  If a county contains one or more districts organized under Section 52, Article III, or Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution, the ratio of the debt of a district to the assessed value of real property in the district, expressed as a percentage, together with the ratio of the proposed county debt to the assessed value of real property in the county, expressed as a percentage, may not exceed one-fourth of the assessed value of real property in the county or in the district.
(b)  The assessed value of real property in a county or in a district is computed according to the most recent appraisal roll of the county or district, as appropriate.
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 1474 - Bonds for County Water Improvements › Subchapter C. Limitations and Procedures › Section 1474.102. Court Action to Determine Validity of Bonds

Sec. 1474.102.  COURT ACTION TO DETERMINE VALIDITY OF BONDS.  (a)  A county that proposes to issue bonds under this chapter shall bring an action in a district court in the county or in a district court in Travis County to determine the validity of the bonds.
(b)  The action shall be brought in the manner provided by Subchapter L, Chapter 55, Water Code,  for the validation of water improvement district bonds.  Each provision of that subchapter that is applicable to the action, including provisions applicable to the duties of the attorney general and comptroller, the judgment to be rendered, the effect of the judgment, and other matters connected to the action, applies to the validation of the county 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 I - Specific Authority for Counties to Issue Securities › Chapter 1474 - Bonds for County Water Improvements › Subchapter C. Limitations and Procedures › Section 1474.103. Form of Bonds and Notes; Signatures; Registration by County Clerk

Sec. 1474.103.  FORM OF BONDS AND NOTES;  SIGNATURES;  REGISTRATION BY COUNTY CLERK.  (a)  Each bond or note issued under this chapter shall be issued in the name of the county.
(b)  A bond shall be designated "__________ County Water Improvement Bond."  A note shall be designated "__________ County Water Improvement Note."
(c)  Each bond or note issued under this chapter must be:
(1)  signed by the county judge;
(2)  countersigned by the county clerk;  and
(3)  registered by the county treasurer.
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 1474 - Bonds for County Water Improvements › Subchapter C. Limitations and Procedures › Section 1474.104. Exchanging Bonds for Property or Work

Sec. 1474.104.  EXCHANGING BONDS FOR PROPERTY OR WORK.  The commissioners court may exchange bonds issued under this chapter:
(1)  for property;  or
(2)  in payment of the contract price for work to be done in the construction of the improvements.
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 1474 - Bonds for County Water Improvements › Subchapter C. Limitations and Procedures › Section 1474.105. Sale or Exchange of Bonds and Notes; Delivery of Proceeds

Sec. 1474.105.  SALE OR EXCHANGE OF BONDS AND NOTES;  DELIVERY OF PROCEEDS.  (a)  The commissioners court shall sell or exchange the bonds or notes issued under this chapter on the best terms.
(b)  When the bonds or notes are sold, the proceeds shall immediately be delivered to the county treasurer.
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 1474 - Bonds for County Water Improvements › Subchapter C. Limitations and Procedures › Section 1474.106. Imposition of Tax; Separate Fund

Sec. 1474.106.  IMPOSITION OF TAX;  SEPARATE FUND.  (a)  A tax imposed under Section 1474.055(b) shall be imposed as other county taxes.
(b)  The proceeds of the tax are a separate fund that may not be used for a purpose other than a purpose specified by Section 1474.055(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 I - Specific Authority for Counties to Issue Securities › Chapter 1474 - Bonds for County Water Improvements › Subchapter D. Related Irrigation Powers of Counties › Section 1474.151. County Powers

Sec. 1474.151.  COUNTY POWERS.  A county acting under this chapter may:
(1)  own or construct a reservoir, dam, levee, well, canal, or other improvement;
(2)  acquire a necessary right-of-way or other land by purchase or by condemnation in the manner provided by Chapter 21, Property Code;  or
(3)  perform any other work or construct or acquire any other improvement required for the proper and efficient irrigation of land in 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 1474 - Bonds for County Water Improvements › Subchapter D. Related Irrigation Powers of Counties › Section 1474.152. Control of County Irrigation System

Sec. 1474.152.  CONTROL OF COUNTY IRRIGATION SYSTEM.  (a)  The commissioners court shall control and manage the affairs and operation of the county's irrigation system to the same extent and in the manner as the board of directors of a water improvement district controls and manages a water improvement district under Chapter 49, Water Code.
(b)  The provisions of Chapter 49, Water Code, that apply to the control and management of the affairs and operation of a water improvement district also apply to the control and management of the affairs and operation of the county's irrigation 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 I - Specific Authority for Counties to Issue Securities › Chapter 1475 - County Bonds and Warrants for Navigation Purposes › Subchapter A. Right-of-Way for Federal Navigation Projects › Section 1475.001. Purpose; Liberal Construction

Sec. 1475.001.  PURPOSE;  LIBERAL CONSTRUCTION.  (a)  The only purpose of this subchapter is to grant counties in this state the authority to issue bonds or warrants or to otherwise lend their credit for the acquisition and conveyance to the United States of the necessary right-of-way for waterways or navigable canals:
(1)  the construction of which is authorized by federal legislation;  and
(2)  the cost of construction and maintenance of which is to be paid by the United States.
(b)  This subchapter shall be liberally construed to accomplish that purpose.
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 1475 - County Bonds and Warrants for Navigation Purposes › Subchapter A. Right-of-Way for Federal Navigation Projects › Section 1475.002. Authority to Acquire Right-of-Way and Dumping Privileges

Sec. 1475.002.  AUTHORITY TO ACQUIRE RIGHT-OF-WAY AND DUMPING PRIVILEGES.  (a)  For the purpose of navigation or to aid in navigation, a county may, in accordance with Section 1475.003, acquire right-of-way and necessary dumping privileges for a canal or waterway the construction of which is authorized by federal legislation.
(b)  The county may:
(1)  acquire the right-of-way and necessary dumping privileges by purchase, through donation, or by exercising the county's power of eminent domain;  and
(2)  convey the right-of-way and dumping privileges to the United States by a deed executed in the manner that other deeds by a county must be executed.
(c)  In lieu of exercising its power of eminent domain, the county may:
(1)  allow the United States to acquire the right-of-way and necessary dumping privileges through the United States' power of eminent domain;  and
(2)  lend the county's credit by guaranteeing the United States that the county will pay the resulting judgment or assessment of damages for the value of the condemned property.
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 1475 - County Bonds and Warrants for Navigation Purposes › Subchapter A. Right-of-Way for Federal Navigation Projects › Section 1475.003. Authority to Issue Bonds and Impose Taxes

Sec. 1475.003.  AUTHORITY TO ISSUE BONDS AND IMPOSE TAXES.  To pay for an action authorized by Section 1475.002, a county may, on the approval of at least two-thirds of the qualified voters of the county who vote on the measure:
(1)  issue bonds or warrants or otherwise lend its credit in addition to its other debt and in an amount not to exceed one-fourth of the taxable value of the real property in the county;  and
(2)  impose taxes to pay the interest on and to provide a sinking fund for the redemption of the debt.
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 1475 - County Bonds and Warrants for Navigation Purposes › Subchapter A. Right-of-Way for Federal Navigation Projects › Section 1475.004. Election

Sec. 1475.004.  ELECTION.  (a)  The commissioners court of a county:
(1)  may, on its own motion, order an election to determine whether the county will issue bonds or warrants or otherwise lend its credit to take an action under Section 1475.002;  and
(2)  shall order such an election if a petition signed by at least 25 of the resident owners of taxable property in the county that calls for the election is filed with the commissioners court.
(b)  The election order must include as close a description as possible of:
(1)  the proposed navigation purposes, aid to navigation, or right-of-way and necessary dumping privileges to be acquired;
(2)  the amount of the proposed bonds or warrants or the extent of the credit proposed to be authorized for those purposes;
(3)  if the commissioners court proposes to issue bonds or warrants, the maturity dates and rate of interest of the bonds or warrants;  and
(4)  if the commissioners court proposes to lend the credit of the county, the manner in which the credit is to be used and the terms of the credit to be authorized.
(c)  Subject to Section 4.003(c), Election Code, the commissioners court shall give 20 days notice of the election:
(1)  by publication in a newspaper published at the county seat;  and
(2)  by posting in three public places in the county, one of which must be at the county seat.
(d)  The ballot shall be printed to permit voting for or against the proposition:  "The issuance of bonds (or, if appropriate, 'the issuance of warrants' or 'the lending of credit') and the imposition of a tax in payment of the bonds (or, if appropriate, 'in payment of the warrants' or 'in payment of the lending of credit')."
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 1475 - County Bonds and Warrants for Navigation Purposes › Subchapter A. Right-of-Way for Federal Navigation Projects › Section 1475.005. Duties of Commissioners Court After Voter Approval

Sec. 1475.005.  DUTIES OF COMMISSIONERS COURT AFTER VOTER APPROVAL.  If the voters approve the proposition, the commissioners court shall enter in its minutes:
(1)  the date of the election, the notice of the election, the ballot proposition, and the result of the election;  and
(2)  an order that, as appropriate:
(A)  provides for the issuance of the bonds or warrants and states the amount, dates of maturity, and rate of interest of the bonds or warrants;  or
(B)  authorizes the use of the county's credit, specifies the extent to which the county will lend its credit, and specifies the manner by and conditions under which the county will lend its credit.
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 1475 - County Bonds and Warrants for Navigation Purposes › Subchapter A. Right-of-Way for Federal Navigation Projects › Section 1475.006. Investment of Sinking Fund

Sec. 1475.006.  INVESTMENT OF SINKING FUND.  Money deposited to the credit of the sinking fund of bonds or warrants issued under this subchapter shall be invested as money deposited to the credit of the sinking funds of other county bonds is invested.
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 1475 - County Bonds and Warrants for Navigation Purposes › Subchapter A. Right-of-Way for Federal Navigation Projects › Section 1475.007. Issuance of Bonds and Warrants; Use of Proceeds

Sec. 1475.007.  ISSUANCE OF BONDS AND WARRANTS;  USE OF PROCEEDS.  (a)  A bond or warrant issued under this subchapter shall be:
(1)  issued in the name of the county;
(2)  signed by the county judge;  and
(3)  attested by the county clerk under the seal of the commissioners court.
(b)  The commissioners court shall sell the bond or warrant on the best terms possible.
(c)  All money received from the sale of the bond or warrant shall be paid to the county treasurer.  The county treasurer shall:
(1)  deposit the money to the credit of the county's navigation fund account;  and
(2)  pay out the money on warrants in the manner that other county funds are disbursed.
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 1475 - County Bonds and Warrants for Navigation Purposes › Subchapter B. Property for Intracoastal Canal Purposes › Section 1475.051. Applicability of Subchapter

Sec. 1475.051.  APPLICABILITY OF SUBCHAPTER.  This subchapter applies only to a county adjacent to the Gulf of Mexico.
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 1475 - County Bonds and Warrants for Navigation Purposes › Subchapter B. Property for Intracoastal Canal Purposes › Section 1475.052. Authority to Acquire Land and Certain Interests in Land for Canal Purposes

Sec. 1475.052.  AUTHORITY TO ACQUIRE LAND AND CERTAIN INTERESTS IN LAND FOR CANAL PURPOSES.  (a)  If the acquisition is necessary for the construction of an intracoastal canal, a county may, by purchase or by exercising the county's power of eminent domain, acquire public or private land, a right-of-way, an easement, or dumping ground privileges.
(b)  The county must exercise the power of eminent domain in the manner provided by Chapter 21, Property Code.  A county may not condemn land under Subsection (a) if the land is used for cemetery purposes.
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 1475 - County Bonds and Warrants for Navigation Purposes › Subchapter B. Property for Intracoastal Canal Purposes › Section 1475.053. Authority to Issue Time Warrants

Sec. 1475.053.  AUTHORITY TO ISSUE TIME WARRANTS.  The commissioners court of a county may issue time warrants to pay for an acquisition under Section 1475.052.
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 1475 - County Bonds and Warrants for Navigation Purposes › Subchapter B. Property for Intracoastal Canal Purposes › Section 1475.054. Applicability of Other Laws to Condemnation Proceedings

Sec. 1475.054.  APPLICABILITY OF OTHER LAWS TO CONDEMNATION PROCEEDINGS.  Sections 261.002 and 261.003, Local Government Code, apply to a condemnation proceeding brought 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 1475 - County Bonds and Warrants for Navigation Purposes › Subchapter B. Property for Intracoastal Canal Purposes › Section 1475.055. Effect of Appeal

Sec. 1475.055.  EFFECT OF APPEAL.  An appeal from a finding and assessment of damages made as described by Chapter 21, Property Code, does not suspend work by the United States that relates to the property or property right sought to be acquired.
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 1476 - Certificates of Indebtedness in Counties With Population of More Than 2.5 Million › Section 1476.001. Applicability of Chapter

Sec. 1476.001.  APPLICABILITY OF CHAPTER.  (a)  This chapter applies only to a county with a population of more than 2.5 million.
(b)  If certificates of indebtedness were not issued under this chapter by January 1, 1980, this chapter has no effect.
Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 227, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
Amended by:
Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1163 (H.B. 2702), Sec. 29, eff. September 1, 2011.
Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 644 (H.B. 4559), Sec. 55, eff. September 1, 2023.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 9 - Public Securities › Subtitle I - Specific Authority for Counties to Issue Securities › Chapter 1476 - Certificates of Indebtedness in Counties With Population of More Than 2.5 Million › Section 1476.002. Authority to Issue Certificates of Indebtedness for Certain Purposes

Sec. 1476.002.  AUTHORITY TO ISSUE CERTIFICATES OF INDEBTEDNESS FOR CERTAIN PURPOSES.  A county may issue certificates of indebtedness:
(1)  in an amount not to exceed $2 million to construct, enlarge, furnish, equip, or repair a county building or other permanent improvement;  or
(2)  in an amount not to exceed $3.5 million to:
(A)  purchase right-of-way in participation with the Texas Department of Transportation in connection with a designated state highway;  or
(B)  construct a curb, gutter, or drainage facility for a designated state highway.
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 1476 - Certificates of Indebtedness in Counties With Population of More Than 2.5 Million › Section 1476.003. Authorization of Certificates of Indebtedness by Commissioners Court

Sec. 1476.003.  AUTHORIZATION OF CERTIFICATES OF INDEBTEDNESS BY COMMISSIONERS COURT.  Certificates of indebtedness issued under this chapter must be authorized by order of the commissioners court 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 1476 - Certificates of Indebtedness in Counties With Population of More Than 2.5 Million › Section 1476.004. Execution; Registration by County Treasurer

Sec. 1476.004.  EXECUTION;  REGISTRATION BY COUNTY TREASURER.  A certificate of indebtedness issued under this chapter must be:
(1)  signed by the county judge;
(2)  attested by the county clerk;  and
(3)  registered by the county treasurer.
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 1476 - Certificates of Indebtedness in Counties With Population of More Than 2.5 Million › Section 1476.005. Cash Sale

Sec. 1476.005.  CASH SALE.  A county shall sell certificates of indebtedness issued under this chapter 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 I - Specific Authority for Counties to Issue Securities › Chapter 1476 - Certificates of Indebtedness in Counties With Population of More Than 2.5 Million › Section 1476.006. Maturity

Sec. 1476.006.  MATURITY.  A certificate of indebtedness issued under this chapter must mature not later than 35 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 I - Specific Authority for Counties to Issue Securities › Chapter 1477 - Obligations for Other County Purposes › Subchapter A. Bonds for Facilities to Be Leased to Public or Private Entities › Section 1477.001. Authority to Acquire Property for Lease to Public or Private Entity

Sec. 1477.001.  AUTHORITY TO ACQUIRE PROPERTY FOR LEASE TO PUBLIC OR PRIVATE ENTITY.  (a)  The commissioners court of a county may acquire real property and may construct or acquire a building or other facility for the purpose of leasing the real property, building, or other facility to:
(1)  a political subdivision or state agency for public use;  or
(2)  an individual, private corporation, or other private entity for use in manufacturing or another commercial activity.
(b)  The commissioners court may not acquire real property under Subsection (a) by eminent domain.
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 A. Bonds for Facilities to Be Leased to Public or Private Entities › Section 1477.002. Authority to Issue Bonds

Sec. 1477.002.  AUTHORITY TO ISSUE BONDS.  To develop and diversify the economy of this state and eliminate unemployment or underemployment in this state under the authority granted by Section 52-a, Article III, Texas Constitution, the commissioners court may issue and sell bonds to finance an action taken under Section 1477.001.
Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 227, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
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Sec. 1477.003.  BOND PAYMENTS FROM REVENUE OR TAXES.  The commissioners court may provide for payment of the principal of and interest on bonds issued under this subchapter by:
(1)  pledging all or part of the revenue from a lease of all or part of the real property, building, or other facility financed by the bonds, after deduction of reasonable operation and maintenance costs;
(2)  imposing an annual ad valorem tax;  or
(3)  combining those sources.
Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 227, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
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Sec. 1477.004.  ELECTION REQUIRED TO SECURE BONDS WITH TAXES.  A county may not issue bonds under this subchapter that are payable in whole or in part from ad valorem taxes unless the bonds are authorized by a majority of the registered voters of the county voting on the issue.
Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 227, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
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Sec. 1477.005.  CONTENTS OF ORDINANCE, ORDER, OR RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING BONDS.  In the ordinance, order, or resolution authorizing the issuance of bonds under this subchapter, the commissioners court may:
(1)  provide for the deposit and accounting of funds and the establishment and maintenance of an interest and sinking fund, a reserve fund, or other fund;  and
(2)  make additional covenants relating to the:
(A)  bonds;
(B)  pledged revenue;  or
(C)  operation and maintenance of any real property, building, or other facility, the revenue of which is pledged for bond payments.
Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 227, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
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Sec. 1477.006.  ADOPTION AND EXECUTION OF DOCUMENTS.  The commissioners court may adopt and have executed any proceeding or instrument necessary and convenient:
(1)  in the issuance of a bond under this subchapter;  or
(2)  in the acquisition and lease of any real property, building, or other facility under Section 1477.001.
Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 227, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
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Sec. 1477.007.  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.
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Sec. 1477.008.  IMPOSITION OF TAX.  (a)  The commissioners court may annually impose ad valorem taxes to pay the principal of and interest on bonds issued under this subchapter that are payable in whole or in part from ad valorem taxes only if the taxes are approved at an election held under Section 1477.004.
(b)  The commissioners court may not impose ad valorem taxes to pay the principal of or interest on bonds issued under this subchapter payable wholly from revenue from one or more leases or other contracts made under this subchapter.
Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 227, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
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Sec. 1477.009.  GRANTS FOR PRISONS OR LAW ENFORCEMENT FACILITIES NOT PROHIBITED.  This subchapter does not prohibit a county from making a grant of money or property to an agency of the state to assist the agency in acquiring or developing a site for a:
(1)  prison;
(2)  law enforcement detention facility;  or
(3)  community corrections facility as defined by Section 509.001.
Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 227, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
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Sec. 1477.051.  APPLICABILITY OF SUBCHAPTER.  This subchapter applies only to a county that adopted the law codified by this subchapter by a unanimous vote of the members of the commissioners court before September 2, 1963.
Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 227, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
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Sec. 1477.052.  DEFINITION.  In this subchapter, "project" means any acquisition, construction, repair, or maintenance authorized and undertaken under Section 1477.053.
Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 227, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
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Sec. 1477.053.  AUTHORITY TO ACQUIRE WATER SUPPLY.  (a)  The commissioners court of the county may acquire by purchase, construction, or otherwise an adequate source of surface or subterranean fresh water for supplying water to the county's courthouse or for other county purposes.
(b)  To further an acquisition under Subsection (a), the commissioners court may purchase, construct, repair, and maintain:
(1)  a pool, lake, or reservoir;
(2)  a well;
(3)  a dam;  and
(4)  any water treatment and distribution facility as may be required.
(c)  The county must comply with the applicable water permit provisions of Title 2, Water Code.
Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 227, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
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Sec. 1477.054.  LIMITATION ON COST.  (a)  The total cost of projects undertaken by the county under this subchapter may not exceed $250,000, excluding interest.
(b)  The par value of bonds issued under this subchapter for a project may not exceed $250,000.
Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 227, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
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Sec. 1477.055.  AUTHORITY TO ISSUE BONDS AND IMPOSE AD VALOREM TAXES.  (a)  To pay the costs of a project, the county may issue bonds payable from and secured by a pledge of the net revenue of the project.  The cost of a project may include:
(1)  legal, fiscal, and engineering expenses;  and
(2)  interest during the construction of the project.
(b)  If provided in the order issuing a bond, bonds issued under Subsection (a) may be additionally secured by an ad valorem tax imposed under Section 9, Article VIII, Texas Constitution.  If the county places any part of the ad valorem tax in a permanent improvement fund, only the ad valorem taxes in that fund may be used as the additional security.
(c)  Before a county may issue bonds under Subsection (a) to pay for a project, the bonds must be approved in an election held under Section 1477.057.  If an ad valorem tax is to be imposed under Subsection (b) to secure bonds, the tax must also be approved at the election held to approve the issuance of the bonds.
Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 227, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
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Sec. 1477.056.  AMOUNT OF TAX.  (a)  If bonds issued under this subchapter are to be secured by a tax, the commissioners court shall impose a tax sufficient to pay the interest on the bonds as the interest accrues and the principal as the principal matures.
(b)  The order authorizing the issuance of bonds may provide that the amount of tax to be collected each year may be reduced to the extent money is available from pledged project revenue for the payment of interest and principal.
Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 227, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
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Sec. 1477.057.  ELECTION.  (a)  Before construction of a project may begin and before a project may be improved, repaired, or extended under Section 1477.063, the commissioners court by resolution must order an election.
(b)  In addition to the requirements provided by Chapter 3, Election Code, the election order must:
(1)  describe the proposed project;
(2)  state the amount, rate of interest, and maturity dates of bonds to be issued to pay for the proposed project;
(3)  state whether a tax will be imposed to redeem the bonds;  and
(4)  state the amount of any tax to be imposed to redeem the bonds.
(c)  If a majority of the voters in the county approve the issuance of bonds under this subchapter, the commissioners court shall issue the bonds as provided by this subchapter.
Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 227, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
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Sec. 1477.058.  CONTENTS OF ORDER AUTHORIZING BONDS.  The order authorizing issuance of bonds under this subchapter to pay for a project may contain:
(1)  reasonable and proper provisions for protecting and enforcing the rights and remedies of the bondholders, including covenants that state the duties of the county relating to:
(A)  the acquisition of property for the project;
(B)  the construction, maintenance, operation, repair, and insurance of the project;  and
(C)  the custody, protection, and application of all money related to the project;
(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 breach by the county of a duty or obligation.
Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 227, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
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Sec. 1477.059.  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.
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Sec. 1477.060.  SIGNATURES;  REGISTRATION BY COUNTY TREASURER.  (a)  A bond issued under this subchapter must be:
(1)  signed by the county judge;  and
(2)  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.
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Sec. 1477.061.  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.
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Sec. 1477.062.  USE OF BOND PROCEEDS.  (a)  The proceeds of bonds issued under this subchapter may only be used to pay the cost of the project for which the bonds were issued.
(b)  The county shall disburse the proceeds of the bonds in accordance with any restrictions provided in the order authorizing the bonds.
(c)  The bondholders have a lien on the proceeds until the proceeds are applied.
(d)  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.
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Sec. 1477.063.  ADDITIONAL BONDS.  (a)  Unless otherwise provided in the bond order, if the proceeds of bonds issued to pay for a project are not sufficient to pay the cost of the project, 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 project, the county may issue additional bonds for improving, repairing, or extending the project.
(c)  Bonds issued under Subsection (b):
(1)  may be payable:
(A)  solely from a pledge of the net revenue of the project;  or
(B)  from the net revenue of the project and the imposition of an ad valorem tax;  and
(2)  must be approved at an election in the same manner as bonds originally issued to pay the costs of the project.
Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 227, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.