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Texas Government Code - GOV'T § 1508.161. Use of Ad Valorem Taxes

Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(a) In addition to or instead of a pledge of revenue, a municipality may impose and pledge to the payment of any portion of the operation and maintenance costs of a facility described by Section 1508.152(a) a continuing annual ad valorem tax imposed at a rate sufficient for that purpose as provided in the ordinance authorizing the issuance of bonds under this subchapter.

(b) A tax under this section:

(1) must be imposed at a rate within any limit contained in the municipal charter;  and

(2) may not be used for the payment of the principal of or interest on the bonds.

(c) The proceeds of a tax pledged under this section shall be used annually, to the extent required by or provided in the ordinance authorizing the issuance of the bonds, for the operation and maintenance of the facility.

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