Terms Used In Texas Special District Local Laws Code 1017.201

  • Obligation: An order placed, contract awarded, service received, or similar transaction during a given period that will require payments during the same or a future period.

If authorized by an election, the board may issue and sell general obligation bonds in the name and on the faith and credit of the district to:
(1) purchase, construct, acquire, repair, or renovate buildings or improvements;
(2) equip buildings or improvements for hospital purposes; or
(3) acquire and operate a mobile emergency medical service.