Texas Administrative Code

When an issuer must pay debt service on a proposed ad valorem tax public security or combination ad valorem tax and revenue public security before the initial tax levy can be collected, the issuer must provide certification that the issuer has appropriated lawfully available fund…

Certificates, and any interest coupons attached thereto, payable solely from revenues other than taxes shall have printed on their faces a statement to the effect that the holder of said obligation shall never have the right to demand payment of said obligation out of any funds r…

The provisions of Texas Civil Statutes, Article 709-716, shall be fully applicable to certificates reviewed by the attorney general. Notes 1 Tex. Admin. Code § 53.81 The provisions of this §53.81 adopted to be effective January 1, 1976.

Generally, all documentation, rules of procedure, and policy regarding approval of general obligation securities, revenue securities or combinations thereof are fully applicable to the approval of certificates. Notes 1 Tex. Admin. Code § 53.82 The provisions of this §53.82 adopte…

A resolution, ordinance, or order directing publication of notice of intention to issue certificates, when such is required, must be submitted. Notes 1 Tex. Admin. Code § 53.83 The provisions of this §53.83 adopted to be effective January 1, 1976.

Affidavits of publication stating dates published and newspaper of publication with newspaper clipping attached are required for all published notices regarding certificates. Notes 1 Tex. Admin. Code § 53.84 The provisions of this §53.84 adopted to be effective January 1, 1976.

Certificates requiring notice of intention to issue pursuant to Texas Civil Statutes must be supported by a certificate from the issuer to the effect that no petition signed by 5.0% of the qualified electors protesting the issuance of the certificates has been presented. Notes 1 …

Each ordinance or order authorizing the issuance of certificates secured by revenues in lieu of or in combination with taxes shall set out and comply with the specific provisions of the authority for said pledge of revenues. Notes 1 Tex. Admin. Code § 53.86 The provisions of this…

Each ordinance or order authorizing the issuance of certificates shall, in addition to matters mentioned in section 9, Article 2368a.1, include the matters required generally in connection with the issuance of a general obligation security, revenue security, or combination thereo…

Regarding certificates delivered in exchange for service, or property, the following rules will apply to transcripts of proceedings. (1) Executed claims and accounts pursuant to section 4 of Article 2368a.1, must be furnished, along with proper documentation of the chain of posse…

Pending litigation will generally disqualify proposed public securities from approval when the pending litigation concerns the public securities, the majority of the titles to office, the issuer's creation, the boundaries of a traditional governmental issuer if a final judgment m…

Subject to specific requirements set out in the Constitution of the State of Texas, applicable statutes, or applicable city charter, the rules for public securities promulgated herein may be waived by the Public Finance Division upon a showing of good cause. Notes 1 Tex. Admin. C…

A transcript for bonds issued by an institution of higher education, the proceeds of which are to be used for the construction, repair, rehabilitation, or remodeling of such institution's building or facilities, as defined in Texas Education Code, § 61.003(13) , must be accompani…

When election proceedings are submitted as part of a record of proceedings, the general certificate shall include a certification confirming that the election was conducted in accordance with all applicable state and federal laws. Notes 1 Tex. Admin. Code § 53.15 The provisions o…

The transcripts of such a proposed issue shall include engineer certification of and citation to the most recent United States census showing all or at least 51% of the territory of the local government situated in a county having a population of more than 650,000. Notes 1 Tex. A…

The pledged income of a contract or lease involved in the proposed issue must be supported by: (1) a certified copy of the articles of incorporation, or filed articles of agreement, if applicable, articles of association, and permit to do business in Texas, if a foreign corporati…

Transcripts for the issuance of bonds for the construction of jails or additions or improvements thereto shall include a certificate of compliance with minimum standards of the Jail Standards Commission, signed by the executive director of the Commission on Jail Standards, as to …

With respect to criminal justice facilities, pursuant to Texas Civil Statutes, Article 2370c-2, all contracts, with copies of each order and ordinance authorizing the same, between the city and county and the administrative agency, if any, created by the city and county under thi…

Where revenue financing is included, with respect to Texas Civil Statutes, Article 2370c-2 issues, a projection of anticipated income from each source for the life of the revenue securities employed must be furnished, showing the data and basis upon which such projection is made,…

(a) Submitting Attorney. A transcript must be submitted by an attorney licensed in Texas. (b) Submission Deadlines. An issuer must submit its record of proceedings at least 10 working days prior to closing for traditional financings, and at least 12 working days prior to closing …

The following shall constitute documentation of the developer: (1) undated general certificate of the developer, executed by at least two officers or authorized representatives, including certifications and provisions (or confirmation of any such certifications and provisions whi…

(a) Except as provided in this section or Parks and Wildlife Code, § 31.022 , no person may operate or give permission to operate any vessel on the water of this state unless the vessel is documented through the United States Coast Guard or displays the state-assigned TX numbers …

(a) A licensee shall notify the department in writing within 10 days if there is any change of: (1) ownership; (2) business name; (3) physical location; (4) dealer agreement; (5) distributors, dealers, or representatives; or (6) address or phone information. (b) The licenses issu…

(a) Shrimping licenses. The fee amounts prescribed in paragraph (1) of this subsection reflect the total fee paid by the purchaser and include the surcharges established in paragraph (2) of this subsection, if applicable. (1) Licenses: (A) resident commercial gulf shrimp boat--$4…

The provisions of this section apply only to licenses sold through the department's electronic point-of-sale system and do not apply to licenses sold directly via the Internet for printing by the customer. (1) Except as provided in this section, all licenses issued by the departm…

(a) Definitions. The following words and terms, when used in this section, shall have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. (1) Gross receipts--the total amount received from the sale of a combination or super-combination license package before a…

(a) Deer breeding and related permits. (1) One-year deer breeder's and deer breeder's renewal--$200; (2) Three-year breeder's renewal--$600; and (3) Five-year breeder's renewal--$1,000. (b) Urban white-tailed deer removal permit: (1) nonrefundable application processing fee--$750…

(a) A certificate of number and registration decal for a new or newly documented vessel may be obtained at any TPWD boat registration office or participating Tax Assessor-Collector office. At the time of application, applicants must present: (1) a properly completed registration …

(a) Definitions. For purposes of this section, the term "bonds" includes commercial paper used for refunding purposes, and the term "public securities" includes other obligations authorized to be refunded by law that do not constitute public securities under § 1202.001 of the Gov…

(a) Transcript Requirements. Each transcript shall include the following, as applicable: (1) Initial Public Securities. The initial public securities executed in accordance with applicable law; (2) Authorizing Document. The authorizing ordinance, order or resolution and, as appli…

(a) Each livestock market shall furnish at least one cattle chute suitable for animal restraint for inspection, testing, tagging, vaccination, and other treatments and procedures that may be required. (b) When swine that are known to be affected by or exposed to any infectious, c…

When an industrial injury occurring prior to September 1, 1973, results in the amputation or partial amputation of a finger, thumb, or toe, the insurance carrier shall file with the board, with copy to the claimant or his attorney, a signed medical report and a chart showing the …

The board shall furnish a dated written notification of any injury which may produce compensable lost time to the carrier's designated Austin representative. This notice shall begin the 20-day period for commencement of the payment of compensation, or the filing of the statement …

(a) Every insurance carrier shall report to the Industrial Accident Board and to the claimant or the claimant's attorney on Form A-1 the initial payment of compensation to the claimant within 10 days from the date of: (1) issuance of a draft, check, or other evidence of payment; …

(a) While a claim is pending before the board, the claimant and the carrier, with board authorization, may agree to change the weekly payment of benefits to one of the following payment periods: every two weeks, every four weeks, monthly, or quarterly. (b) Application for board a…

In cases of specific injury or injuries resulting in death, permanent total incapacity, or a high degree of permanent partial disability, where the injured employee is a minor, the compensation rate per week shall be fixed at the maximum allowed by the law unless the evidence cle…

(a) When a carrier believes that a claimant is no longer entitled to temporary total benefits because the claimant has returned to work, or has been released to return to without restrictions, the carrier shall: (1) initiate payment of partial benefits based on a determination of…

It being the policy of the Industrial Accident Board to encourage the prompt delivery of compensation and medical benefits to an injured worker, neither the payment of periodic benefits nor of the health provider care shall be considered an admission of liability by the insurance…

(a) Written notice of injury as used in Texas Civil Statutes, Article 8306, §18a, shall consist of either: (1) an employer's first report of injury (IAB Form E-1); or (2) any other instrument in writing, regardless of its source, which fairly informs the carrier of the name of th…

In the event the carrier shall, after reporting suspension of payment on Form A-2, subsequently resume the payment of compensation, it shall report such resumption on Form A-4 within 10 days from date of first payment after resumption, and a copy of such Form A-4 shall be furnish…

(a) The department may impose and collect a fee for participation in a department-sponsored program, event, or activity, but only as necessary to recover the cost of the program, event, or activity. (b) As determined and authorized by the executive director, the department may ch…

(a) A bonded title situation exists when complete documentation cannot be provided or obtained by an applicant requesting title, registration or ownership transfer of a vessel or outboard motor. The applicant may appeal the department's refusal to issue a certificate of title by …

(a) Hunting and access permits: (1) annual public hunting--$48; (2) replacement annual public hunting--$10; (3) limited public use--$12; (4) replacement limited public use--$10; and (5) mentored hunting permit--$25. (b) Special and regular permits. The following permit fee amount…

(a) Registration fees. After the initial registration of a vessel, the vessel may be registered electronically by credit card by agreeing to pay an applicable credit card handling or convenience fee in addition to the normal registration fee. (1) livery vessel-Class A--$32; (2) v…

(a) Off-highway vehicle decal--$16; (b) Controlled exotic snake permits: (1) recreational--$20; and (2) commercial--$60. Notes 31 Tex. Admin. Code § 53.17 The provisions of this §53.17 adopted to be effective April 6, 2006, 31 TexReg 2861; amended to be effective March 23, 2008, …

The following are the minimum requirements for statutory compliance and documentary composition of transcripts prerequisite to approval of city, town, or county general obligation bond issues (1) Resolution, order, or ordinance calling bond election. (A) Minutes excerpt relative …

The following shall constitute documentation of the user: (1) undated general certificate of the user, executed by at least two officers or authorized representatives of the user, including certifications and provisions (or confirmation of any such certifications and provisions w…