Sec. 60.103. BONDS

(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.

Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1393, Sec. 1, eff. June 16, 2001.