Title GV, Government Code

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…

Sec. 1473.234. MATURITY. A certificate of indebtedness 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. 1473.235. ELECTION NOT REQUIRED. The commissioners court may issue certificates of indebtedness 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.

Sec. 1473.236. LIMIT ON AMOUNT OF CERTIFICATES. The aggregate principal amount of certificates of indebtedness issued under this subchapter may not exceed $1.5 million. Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 227, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999. SUBCHAPTER I. BONDS FOR AUDITORIUM OR COLIS…

Sec. 1473.261. APPLICABILITY OF SUBCHAPTER. This subchapter applies only to a county that: (1) has a population of more than one million; and (2) has issued bonds to construct buildings or other permanent improvements for a coliseum or auditorium in the county. Added by Acts 1999…

Sec. 1473.262. DEFINITIONS. In this subchapter: (1) "Bond order" means an order authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds under this subchapter. (2) "Parking facility" means: (A) a lot, area, or structure used to park motor vehicles; (B) the site for the lot, area, or structure; …

Sec. 1473.263. AUTHORITY FOR PARKING FACILITY. The commissioners court of the county may construct, enlarge, furnish, equip, and operate a parking facility in the vicinity of a coliseum or auditorium if the court finds the action to be in the best interest of the county and the c…

Sec. 1473.264. 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. 1473.265. AUTHORITY TO ISSUE REVENUE BONDS. The commissioners court by order or trust indenture may issue revenue 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,…

Sec. 1473.266. PLEDGE OF REVENUE. Bonds issued under this subchapter must be payable from, and secured by a pledge of, the net revenue of the county's operation of the parking facility. The bonds may be payable from any other revenue incident to the ownership of the parking facil…

Sec. 1473.267. BONDS NOT PAYABLE FROM TAXES. 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." Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 227, Se…

Sec. 1473.268. 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. 1473.269. 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. 1473.270. 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. 1473.271. 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. 1473.272. USE OF BOND PROCEEDS. (a) 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 su…

Sec. 1473.273. RENTS AND RATES FOR SERVICES. (a) The commissioners court shall charge rates for services of the facility, including rents under a lease, and shall use any other revenue generated by the facility so that the revenues of the facility are sufficient to: (1) pay the e…

Sec. 1473.274. 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. 1473.275. 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. 1473.276. 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.

Sec. 1474.001. AUTHORITY TO ISSUE BONDS FOR IRRIGATION PURPOSES. A county may issue bonds in an amount not to exceed one-fourth of the assessed value of the real property in the county for: (1) constructing, purchasing, or maintaining a pool, lake, reservoir, dam, canal, or water…

Sec. 1474.002. AUTHORITY TO ISSUE ADDITIONAL BONDS FOR IRRIGATION PURPOSES. (a) The commissioners court may order additional bonds to be issued in accordance with this chapter if: (1) bonds have been authorized or issued under this chapter; (2) the commissioners court considers i…

Sec. 1474.003. AUTHORITY TO ISSUE BONDS OR NOTES FOR REPAIR PURPOSES. (a) If a county has constructed or purchased an improvement under this chapter that has been damaged and it is necessary to raise money to repair the damage, the county may issue bonds or notes under this chapt…

Sec. 1474.004. AUTHORITY TO ISSUE BONDS FOR OTHER WATER-RELATED IMPROVEMENTS. A county may issue bonds for the improvement of a river, creek, or stream to prevent overflow and for all necessary drainage purposes in connection with that purpose. Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. …

Sec. 1474.051. BONDS FOR MORE THAN ONE PURPOSE. Bonds proposed to be issued for any two or more of the purposes stated in this chapter shall be treated as being for one purpose and may be voted on as one proposition. Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 227, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1…

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 …

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) t…

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 commi…

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 a…

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…

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 i…

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…

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 percent…

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…

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 "____…

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. 22…

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 co…

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 …

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 …

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…