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Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(a) If the proposition to issue county bonds receives the required favorable vote, the county shall issue the bonds in the amount stated in the election order, but not in an amount that exceeds a limitation imposed by the constitution or a statute.
(b) After the county issues the bonds, the commissioners court shall set aside the amount necessary to fully compensate the commissioners or justice precinct or road district for the purpose for which the bonds were issued.
(c) If the bonds are approved for the purpose described by Section 1471.081(c) and the precinct or district bonds have not been issued and sold, the commissioners court shall:
(1) apply the proceeds of the county bonds to the construction, maintenance, and operation of the roads in the precinct or district as contemplated by the election approving the precinct or district bonds; and
(2) immediately cancel and destroy the unsold precinct or district bonds.
(d) If the bonds are approved for the purpose described by Section 1471.081(d), the roads of the precinct or district may become a part of the county road system.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Texas Government Code - GOV'T § 1471.082. Issuance of County Bonds - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/tx/government-code/gov-t-sect-1471-082/
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