Texas Statutes (Last Updated: January 4, 2014) |
GOVERNMENT CODE |
Title 9. PUBLIC SECURITIES |
Subtitle J. SPECIFIC AUTHORITY FOR MUNICIPALITIES TO ISSUE SECURITIES |
Chapter 1504. OBLIGATIONS FOR MUNICIPAL BUILDINGS |
Subchapter C. OBLIGATIONS FOR AUDITORIUMS AND EXHIBITION FACILITIES IN MUNICIPALITIES WITH POPULATION OF MORE THAN 125,000 |
Sec. 1504.108. CHARGES FOR SERVICES
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(a) A municipality shall impose and collect charges for the use of a building or structure described by Section 1504.102 and for services provided in connection with that use in amounts at least sufficient to pay:
(1) all operating, maintenance, depreciation, replacement, improvement, and interest charges in connection with the building or structure;
(2) for an interest and sinking fund sufficient to pay any bonds issued to purchase, construct, or improve the building or structure; and
(3) any outstanding debt against the building or structure.
(b) The rates charged for the use of and for services provided in connection with the use of a building or structure described by Section 1504.102 must be equal and uniform. A municipality may not allow any free use of or free service in connection with the building or structure except for an activity or institution operated by the municipality.