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Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(a) The district may issue any type of bond, including an anticipation note or refunding bond, for any district purpose. A bond may be issued under Chapter 1371, Government Code.
(b) When authorizing the issuance of a bond, the district may also authorize the later issuance of a parity or subordinate lien bond.
(c) A district bond must:
(1) mature not later than 40 years after its date of issuance; and
(2) state on its face that the bond is not an obligation of the state.
(d) A district bond 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 bond proceeds for any purpose, including to pay:
(1) into a reserve fund for debt service;
(2) for the acquisition, design, construction, repair, maintenance, or replacement of property, including buildings and equipment;
(3) administrative and operating expenses;
(4) all expenses incurred or that will be incurred in the issuance, sale, and delivery of the bonds;
(5) the principal of and interest on bonds; or
(6) for the operation of an agricultural enterprise.
(f) The district may contract with a bondholder to impose an assessment to pay for the operation of an agricultural enterprise.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Texas Agriculture Code - AGRIC § 60.103. Bonds - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/tx/agriculture-code/agric-sect-60-103/
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