Texas Special District Local Laws Code 3001.152 – Obligations
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(a) The district may issue any type of obligation for any district purpose. An obligation may be issued under Chapter 1371, Government Code.
(b) When authorizing the issuance of an obligation, the district may also authorize the later issuance of a parity or subordinate lien obligation.
Terms Used In Texas Special District Local Laws Code 3001.152
- Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
- Lien: A claim against real or personal property in satisfaction of a debt.
- Mortgage: The written agreement pledging property to a creditor as collateral for a loan.
- 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.
- Property: means real and personal property. See Texas Government Code 311.005
(c) A district obligation must:
(1) mature not later than the 40th anniversary of the date of issuance; and
(2) state on its face that the obligation is not a state obligation.
(d) A district obligation may be payable from or secured by:
(1) any source of money, including district revenue, loans, or assessments; or
(2) a lien, pledge, mortgage, or other security interest on district revenue or property.
(e) The district may use obligation proceeds for any purpose, including to pay:
(1) into a reserve fund for debt service;
(2) for the repair or replacement of property, including buildings and equipment;
(3) interest on obligations; or
(4) for the operation of a sugar mill or other agricultural enterprise.
(f) The district may contract with an obligation holder to impose an assessment to pay for the operation of a sugar mill or other agricultural enterprise.