Title GV, Government Code

Sec. 1434.102. USE OF PERMANENT IMPROVEMENTS. (a) A municipality may allow a state four-year institution of higher education or a university system to use land or buildings acquired by the municipality. (b) This section does not apply to an institution of higher education that is…

Sec. 1435.001. APPLICABILITY OF CHAPTER; JOINT MUNICIPAL AND COUNTY ACTION. (a) This chapter applies only to: (1) a municipality with a population greater than 550,000; (2) a county with a population greater than 550,000; or (3) a municipality described by Subdivision (1) and a c…

Sec. 1435.002. DEFINITION. In this chapter, "park facility" means a building, improvement, or structure owned by a municipality or county and used in a municipal or county park or fairground for exhibits, concessions, or entertainment. Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 227, Sec.…

Sec. 1435.003. AUTHORITY FOR PARK FACILITIES. A municipality or county may: (1) construct, acquire, repair, improve, or enlarge a park facility; or (2) acquire additional land, if needed, for a park facility. Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 227, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.

Sec. 1435.004. LEASE OR CONTRACT FOR OPERATION OF PARK FACILITIES. A municipality or county may enter a lease or contract for the operation of one or more of its park facilities. Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 227, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999. SUBCHAPTER B. BONDS

Sec. 1435.051. AUTHORITY TO ISSUE REVENUE BONDS. (a) To obtain money for a purpose described by Section 1435.003, the governing body of a municipality or county may, without an election, issue revenue bonds payable from and secured by a pledge of the net revenue from one or more …

Sec. 1435.052. MATURITY. A bond issued under this chapter must mature within 40 years. Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 227, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.

Sec. 1435.053. DUTY OF GOVERNING BODY. While the bonds are outstanding, the governing body of the municipality or county shall: (1) enforce each lease or contract entered under Section 1435.004 and impose adequate fees, charges, and rentals to assure payment of the principal of a…

Sec. 1435.054. EXECUTION OF BONDS. The bonds shall be executed as provided by law for municipal bonds. Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 227, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.

Sec. 1471.001. APPLICABILITY OF CHAPTER. This chapter applies only to the following political subdivisions: (1) a county, including a county operating under a special road tax law; (2) a commissioners precinct or a justice precinct of a county; and (3) a road district. Added by A…

Sec. 1471.002. CONFLICTS OF LAW. To the extent of a conflict between this chapter and Chapter 1204, Chapter 1204 controls. Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 227, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999. SUBCHAPTER B. ISSUANCE OF BONDS

Sec. 1471.011. AUTHORITY TO ISSUE ROAD BONDS. (a) In this section, "bonds" includes tax anticipation notes, bond anticipation notes, and other obligations. (b) A political subdivision may issue bonds in the manner provided by this chapter and Section 52, Article III, Texas Consti…

Sec. 1471.012. EMERGENCY NOTES. (a) If money is not available, a political subdivision may: (1) declare an emergency to: (A) pay the principal of and interest on bonds issued under this chapter any part of which is payable from taxes; or (B) meet any other need of the political s…

Sec. 1471.013. TAX ANTICIPATION NOTES. (a) A political subdivision may issue tax anticipation notes authorized by Section 1471.012 for any purpose for which the political subdivision is authorized to impose taxes under Subtitle C, Title 6, Transportation Code. (b) Tax anticipatio…

Sec. 1471.014. BOND ANTICIPATION NOTES. (a) A political subdivision may issue bond anticipation notes authorized by Section 1471.012 for: (1) any purpose for which bonds of the political subdivision have been previously approved at an election; or (2) refunding previously issued …

Sec. 1471.015. ELECTION ON ISSUANCE OF BONDS: COUNTY. (a) On the motion of the commissioners court or on receipt of a petition signed by a number of registered voters of the county equal to at least one percent of the total votes cast in the county in the most recent general elec…

Sec. 1471.016. PETITION FOR ELECTION ON ISSUANCE OF BONDS: PRECINCT OR ROAD DISTRICT. (a) A commissioners or justice precinct or a road district may not issue bonds under this chapter unless a petition is submitted to the commissioners court of the county and an election is order…

Sec. 1471.017. HEARING ON AND DETERMINATION OF PETITION: PRECINCT OR ROAD DISTRICT. (a) At the hearing on a petition submitted under Section 1471.016, the commissioners court shall hear all matters pertaining to the proposed bond election. Any interested person may appear before …

Sec. 1471.018. NOTICE OF ELECTION. (a) Notice for all elections held under this chapter must be given as required by Chapter 4, Election Code. The commissioners court shall give notice of an election to be held for a commissioners or justice precinct or a road district by posting…

Sec. 1471.019. RESULTS OF ELECTION. The commissioners court may issue bonds on the faith and credit of the applicable political subdivision if two-thirds of the voters voting in the election approve the issuance of the bonds. Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 227, Sec. 1, eff. S…

Sec. 1471.020. EFFECT OF LACK OF NOTICE. Notice under Section 1471.016(d) or 1471.018(a) is not a prerequisite to and does not affect the validity of a hearing or election to which the notice relates. Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 227, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.

Sec. 1471.021. MATURITY. A bond issued under this chapter must mature not later than 30 years after its date except as otherwise provided by this chapter. Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 227, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.

Sec. 1471.022. DESIGNATION OF BONDS. (a) Bonds issued under this chapter by the county as a whole must be designated as "__________ (name of county) County Road Bonds." (b) Bonds issued under this chapter for a commissioners or justice precinct or a road district must: (1) be des…

Sec. 1471.023. DISPOSITION OF BOND PROCEEDS. (a) The commissioners court has the custody and control of bonds or bond anticipation notes issued under this chapter until sold under Chapter 1201. (b) The portion of the proceeds that represents capitalized interest shall be placed i…

Sec. 1471.024. DUTIES OF COUNTY TREASURER. (a) The county treasurer is the custodian of: (1) all money collected under this chapter; and (2) all taxes collected to pay principal of and interest on bonds issued under this chapter. (b) The county treasurer shall: (1) deposit the mo…

Sec. 1471.025. DISBURSEMENT OF BOND PROCEEDS BY COUNTY TREASURER. (a) The proceeds of county bonds may be paid out only by the county treasurer on warrants: (1) drawn on the available road fund; (2) issued by the county clerk; (3) countersigned by the county judge; and (4) on cer…

Sec. 1471.026. INVESTMENT OF SINKING FUNDS. (a) The commissioners court may invest money in a sinking fund accumulated for the redemption and payment of any bonds issued under this chapter in: (1) bonds of the United States, this state, or a county, municipality, school district,…

Sec. 1471.027. USE OF BOND PROCEEDS OUTSIDE ROAD DISTRICT. A road district may use the proceeds of bonds issued under this chapter for road improvements located outside the district if the commissioners court finds that the improvements are reasonable, necessary, and beneficial t…

Sec. 1471.028. USE OF SURPLUS SINKING FUND. An amount remaining in the sinking fund after the principal of and interest on the bonds are fully paid may be used by a political subdivision: (1) for the construction, maintenance, and operation of macadamized, graveled, or paved road…

Sec. 1471.029. ELECTION FOR REPURCHASE AND CANCELLATION OF BONDS. (a) On receipt of a petition signed by at least 50 registered voters of the political subdivision issuing the bonds, the commissioners court shall order an election to determine whether road bonds in an amount equa…

Sec. 1471.051. ALTERNATE REFUNDING BONDS AND CERTIFICATES OF ASSESSMENT AUTHORIZED. A road district may issue refunding bonds or certificates of assessment under this subchapter to refinance any portion of any outstanding bonded indebtedness if: (1) the district receives a petiti…

Sec. 1471.052. ASSESSMENT AS SECURITY. Bonds or certificates issued under this subchapter must be secured by a pledge of all or part of the money received by the road district from an assessment made against all taxable real property in the district under this subchapter. Added b…

Sec. 1471.053. MATURITY. A bond or certificate issued under this subchapter must mature not later than 30 years after its date of issuance. Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 227, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.

Sec. 1471.054. PREPARATION OF ASSESSMENT. Before issuing bonds or certificates under this subchapter, the road district by order shall: (1) determine, as appropriate, the amount necessary to pay all or a part of the principal of and interest on: (A) the refunding bonds on maturit…

Sec. 1471.055. NOTICE OF HEARING. (a) Notice of the hearing ordered under Section 1471.054 must provide: (1) the date, time, place, and subject matter of the hearing; (2) that refunding bonds or certificates of assessment are proposed to be issued by the road district; (3) the pu…

Sec. 1471.056. IMPOSITION OF ASSESSMENT. (a) If, at the conclusion of the hearing, the road district by order determines that the property in the district will benefit from refinancing under this subchapter, the district may: (1) issue refunding bonds or certificates of assessmen…

Sec. 1471.057. APPEAL OF ASSESSMENT. (a) A property owner may appeal an assessment under this subchapter by filing a notice of appeal with the road district not later than the 30th day after the date the assessment is adopted. After receiving notice of appeal under this subsectio…

Sec. 1471.058. REASSESSMENT. (a) A road district may make a new assessment of property assessed under this subchapter if an assessment of the property is: (1) set aside by a court; (2) found excessive by the district; or (3) determined invalid by the district. (b) A district may …

Sec. 1471.059. ADJUSTMENT OF VALUES FOLLOWING REASSESSMENT. (a) In making a reassessment under Section 1471.058(b), the road district shall assess the property using the property's market value for the year preceding the year in which the bonds or certificates are issued. (b) The…

Sec. 1471.060. LIEN FOR UNPAID ASSESSMENT. (a) An assessment under this subchapter, any interest, and any expenses of collection or reasonable attorney's fees incurred are a lien against the assessed property until paid. (b) A lien under Subsection (a): (1) is superior to any oth…

Sec. 1471.061. ISSUANCE AND FORM OF CERTIFICATES. (a) A road district may issue and transfer, on terms determined by the district, a certificate of assessment for each assessed lot or parcel. A certificate of assessment may be issued under Chapter 1207 as if it were a bond. On ma…

Sec. 1471.062. ASSESSMENTS CONSIDERED TAXES. For purposes of a title insurance policy issued under Title 11, Insurance Code, an assessment under this subchapter and any interest on or expenses or attorney's fees related to the assessment are considered taxes. Added by Acts 1999, …

Sec. 1471.081. ELECTION AUTHORIZED. (a) On receipt of a petition signed by 250 registered voters residing anywhere in the county, the commissioners court shall order an election in the county to determine whether bonds of the county shall be issued to fully compensate a commissio…

Sec. 1471.082. ISSUANCE OF COUNTY BONDS. (a) If the proposition to issue county bonds receives the required favorable vote, the county shall issue the bonds in the amount stated in the election order, but not in an amount that exceeds a limitation imposed by the constitution or a…

Sec. 1471.083. EXCHANGE OF BONDS. (a) If county bonds are authorized for commissioners or justice precinct or road district bonds that have been issued and sold, an exchange of a like amount of the county bonds may be made with the holder of any outstanding bonds of the precinct …

Sec. 1471.084. DEPOSIT OF COUNTY BONDS AS GUARANTEE. (a) If the commissioners court determines that an exchange cannot be made under Section 1471.083, the court as soon as practicable shall deposit with the county treasurer to the credit of the interest and sinking fund account o…