(a) A warrant or note issued under this subchapter is a lien on:
(1) the revenue of the municipality for the fiscal year during which the warrant or note is issued that is available for payment of the warrant or note; or
(2) a designated portion of that revenue.
(b) A municipality shall pay a warrant or note:
(1) consecutively according to its respective date and number as money for payment becomes available; or
(2) on a date during the fiscal year on which, in the estimate of the governing body, sufficient revenue will be available for payment of the warrant or note.

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Terms Used In Texas Government Code 1507.253

  • Fiscal year: The fiscal year is the accounting period for the government. For the federal government, this begins on October 1 and ends on September 30. The fiscal year is designated by the calendar year in which it ends; for example, fiscal year 2006 begins on October 1, 2005 and ends on September 30, 2006.
  • Lien: A claim against real or personal property in satisfaction of a debt.
  • Year: means 12 consecutive months. See Texas Government Code 311.005