Title GV, Government Code

Sec. 1473.005. ADOPTION AND EXECUTION OF DOCUMENTS. The commissioners court may adopt and have executed any other proceeding or instrument necessary or convenient to the issuance of the bonds. Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 227, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.

Sec. 1473.006. 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.

Sec. 1473.007. OPERATING AND LEASING CHARGES. (a) The commissioners court shall: (1) establish fees related to the operation of the library building; and (2) charge rent for the lease of space in the library building. (b) The court shall establish the fees and rents in amounts to…

Sec. 1473.008. REFUNDING BONDS. (a) A county may issue refunding bonds to refund all or any part of its outstanding bonds issued under this subchapter, including matured but unpaid interest coupons. The comptroller shall register the refunding bonds on the surrender and cancellat…

Sec. 1473.009. EXEMPTION FROM TAXATION. A bond issued under this subchapter, any transaction related to the bond, and profits made in the sale of the bond are exempt from taxation by this state or by a municipality or other political subdivision of this state. Added by Acts 1999,…

Sec. 1473.021. AUTHORITY FOR AUDITORIUM, COLISEUM, OR EXHIBIT BUILDING. The commissioners court of a county may purchase or construct a building or other permanent improvement to be used for: (1) a coliseum; (2) an auditorium; or (3) an annual exhibit of livestock or agricultural…

Sec. 1473.022. AUTHORITY TO ISSUE BONDS AND IMPOSE TAX. (a) The commissioners court of a county may: (1) issue bonds to finance the purchase or construction of a building or improvement described by Section 1473.021; and (2) impose a tax to pay the bonds. (b) The commissioners co…

Sec. 1473.023. PAYMENT FOR BUILDINGS OR IMPROVEMENTS. A county that maintains a permanent improvement fund shall pay for each building or improvement described by Section 1473.021 from that fund. Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 227, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.

Sec. 1473.024. LOCATION OF BUILDINGS OR IMPROVEMENTS. The commissioners court may determine the location in the county for a building or improvement described by Section 1473.021. Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 227, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999. SUBCHAPTER C. SECURITIES TO IMPR…

Sec. 1473.051. DEFINITION. In this subchapter, "security" means a bond, note, warrant, obligation, or other evidence of indebtedness. Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 227, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.

Sec. 1473.052. AUTHORITY TO ISSUE OBLIGATIONS. (a) The commissioners court of a county may issue securities to finance the enlargement, alteration, improvement, or repair of a building if: (1) the building: (A) is not the courthouse; (B) is located at the county seat; (C) is part…

Sec. 1473.053. OBLIGATIONS NOT PAYABLE FROM TAXES. (a) A security issued under this subchapter: (1) is not a debt of the county; (2) may be a charge only on the revenue that is pledged, assigned, or encumbered; and (3) may not be included in determining the power of the county to…

Sec. 1473.054. RENT. For each part of a building described by Section 1473.052(a) that is not used for a public purpose, the county shall charge and collect rent in an amount sufficient to: (1) pay all operating, maintenance, depreciation, replacement, improvement, and interest c…

Sec. 1473.055. LIENS ON AND USE OF REVENUE FROM BUILDING. (a) Except as provided by Subsections (b) and (c), the income or revenue of a building described by Section 1473.052(a) may not be used to pay another debt, expense, or obligation of the county until the securities secured…

Sec. 1473.056. ELECTION NOT REQUIRED. The commissioners court may issue securities under this subchapter without holding an election to approve the issuance. Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 227, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999. SUBCHAPTER D. BONDS FOR JAILS OR OTHER BUILDINGS

Sec. 1473.101. AUTHORITY TO ISSUE BONDS AND IMPOSE TAX. (a) The commissioners court of a county may: (1) issue bonds to pay for the purchase, construction, improvement, or equipment of a building or jail under Section 292.001, Local Government Code, including the purchase or impr…

Sec. 1473.102. ELECTION PROPOSITIONS. The commissioners court may submit one or more bond propositions at an election relating to the issuance of bonds under this subchapter. Each proposition may include one or more of the purposes provided by Section 1473.101. Added by Acts 1999…

Sec. 1473.131. DEFINITIONS. In this subchapter: (1) "Bond order" means an order authorizing the issuance of bonds under this subchapter. (2) "Parking facility" means: (A) a lot, area, or structure used primarily to park motor vehicles; (B) the site for the lot, area, or structure…

Sec. 1473.132. AUTHORITY FOR PARKING FACILITIES. The commissioners court of a county may construct, enlarge, furnish, equip, or operate a parking facility in the vicinity of any county-owned facility or building if the court finds the action to be in the best interest of the coun…

Sec. 1473.133. OTHER FACILITIES WITHIN PARKING FACILITY. The commissioners court may incorporate into a parking facility authorized by Section 1473.132: (1) a jury assembly room; (2) office space; (3) a nursery; (4) toilet facilities; (5) a snack bar; or (6) a related facility. A…

Sec. 1473.134. LEASE OF PARKING FACILITY. The commissioners court may lease the parking facility to any person or corporation. Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 227, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.

Sec. 1473.135. AUTHORITY TO ISSUE BONDS. The commissioners court by order may issue bonds to provide money to construct, enlarge, furnish, or equip a parking facility authorized by this subchapter. Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 227, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.

Sec. 1473.136. PLEDGE OF REVENUE; TAX. (a) Bonds issued under this subchapter must be payable from and secured by a pledge of: (1) the net revenue of the parking facility; and (2) any other revenue incident to the ownership of the parking facility, including money received from a…

Sec. 1473.137. BONDS NOT PAYABLE FROM TAXES. (a) Except as provided by Subsection (b), each bond issued under this subchapter must include the following provision: "The holder of this obligation is not entitled to demand payment of this obligation from money raised by taxation." …

Sec. 1473.138. MATURITY. A bond issued under this subchapter must mature within 40 years. Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 227, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.

Sec. 1473.139. SIGNATURES; REGISTRATION BY COUNTY TREASURER. A bond issued under this subchapter 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. …

Sec. 1473.140. ADDITIONAL BONDS. (a) The commissioners court may issue bonds under this subchapter that are a junior lien on the net revenue or property unless the bond order or trust indenture prohibits their issuance. (b) The commissioners court may issue parity bonds under con…

Sec. 1473.141. SALE OF BONDS. The county may sell the bonds under terms the commissioners court determines to be the most advantageous and reasonably obtainable. Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 227, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.

Sec. 1473.142. USE OF BOND PROCEEDS. The commissioners court may set aside from the bond proceeds: (1) money to pay interest on the bonds; and (2) money in the amount the commissioners court estimates to be required for operating expenses until the parking facility becomes suffic…

Sec. 1473.143. RENTS AND RATES FOR SERVICES. The commissioners court shall charge rents or rates for services of the parking facility and shall use any other revenue generated by the parking facility so that the revenues of the facility are sufficient to: (1) pay the expenses of …

Sec. 1473.144. REFUNDING BONDS. (a) The commissioners court may issue bonds to refund outstanding bonds issued under this subchapter. (b) The refunding bonds may be issued in the manner provided by this subchapter for other bonds. (c) The refunding bonds may be issued to be excha…

Sec. 1473.145. PROVISIONS FOR OPERATION OF PARKING FACILITY. The bond order or trust indenture may prescribe systems, methods, routines, or procedures for the operation of the parking facility. Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 227, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.

Sec. 1473.146. ELECTION NOT REQUIRED. The commissioners court may issue bonds under this subchapter without holding an election to approve the issuance. Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 227, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999. SUBCHAPTER F. BONDS FOR PUBLIC HEALTH ADMINISTRATION BUILDI…

Sec. 1473.171. APPLICABILITY OF SUBCHAPTER. This subchapter applies only to a county that: (1) contains a municipality with a population of more than 275,000; and (2) before April 27, 1965, ordered an election for the issuance of bonds for: (A) erecting a public health administra…

Sec. 1473.172. AUTHORITY FOR PUBLIC HEALTH ADMINISTRATION BUILDING. If the bonds were approved at an election ordered before April 27, 1965, the county alone or jointly with a municipality located in the county, may: (1) erect, maintain, expand, or repair a public health administ…

Sec. 1473.173. AUTHORITY TO ISSUE BONDS. (a) If the bonds were approved at an election ordered before April 27, 1965, the county may issue general obligation bonds to finance: (1) the erection, maintenance, expansion, and repair of a building authorized by Section 1473.172; and (…

Sec. 1473.174. COST SHARING AND INTEREST IN JOINT PROJECTS. A county and a municipality that jointly erect a public health administration building under this subchapter shall share the cost of, and shall each have an undivided interest in, the building: (1) as agreed by the gover…

Sec. 1473.175. USE OF JOINT PROJECT BUILDING. (a) Except as provided by Subsection (b), a public health administration building erected jointly by a county and a municipality under this subchapter may be: (1) used for any purpose that will contribute to the health of the resident…

Sec. 1473.191. APPLICABILITY OF SUBCHAPTER. This subchapter applies only to a county with a population of more than 1.5 million. 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. 26, eff. Septemb…

Sec. 1473.192. AUTHORITY TO ISSUE BONDS AND IMPOSE TAX. (a) The commissioners court of a county may: (1) issue bonds to pay for the acquisition, construction, or equipment of a county workhouse or county farm to be used to confine or to use the labor of county prisoners, includin…

Sec. 1473.193. ELECTION. (a) The commissioners court may issue bonds under this subchapter only if more than a majority of the qualified voters voting at an election held for that purpose approve the bonds. (b) Subsection (a) does not apply to refunding bonds. Added by Acts 1999,…

Sec. 1473.194. ELECTION PROPOSITION. Bonds to be issued under this subchapter may be submitted in a single proposition at the bond election. Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 227, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.

Sec. 1473.195. NOTICE OF ELECTION. (a) In addition to the notice required by Section 4.003(c), Election Code, notice of an election under this subchapter shall be given by publication in a newspaper of general circulation in the county. (b) The notice must contain a substantial c…

Sec. 1473.231. APPLICABILITY OF SUBCHAPTER. This subchapter applies only to a county with a population of more than 1.5 million. 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. 27, eff. Septemb…

Sec. 1473.232. AUTHORITY TO OPERATE CRIME DETECTION FACILITIES; FEES, CHARGES, AND EXPENSES. (a) The commissioners court of a county may: (1) operate and maintain the county's crime detection facilities; and (2) impose and collect fees or charges for services performed or informa…

Sec. 1473.233. AUTHORITY TO ISSUE CERTIFICATES OF INDEBTEDNESS AND IMPOSE TAX. (a) The commissioners court by order may issue certificates of indebtedness to finance the acquisition, construction, repair, improvement, or equipment of a crime detection facility, including the acqu…