Texas Statutes (Last Updated: January 4, 2014) |
SPECIAL DISTRICT LOCAL LAWS CODE |
Title 4. DEVELOPMENT AND IMPROVEMENT |
Subtitle B. DEFENSE BASE DEVELOPMENT |
Chapter 3503. TEXAMERICAS CENTER |
Subchapter D. ADDITIONAL FINANCIAL PROVISIONS |
Sec. 3503.152. FEES FOR USE OF OTHER GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES' UTILITIES
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(a) A governmental entity may charge a fee to any person for using a service or facility provided by a utility operated by the governmental entity and provided under a contract with the authority, including a fee for:
(1) water charges;
(2) sewage charges;
(3) solid waste disposal system fees and charges, including garbage collection or handling fees; and
(4) other fees or charges.
(b) The governmental entity may use and pledge a sufficient amount of the money collected under Subsection (a) to make a payment to the authority as required under a contract with the authority and may covenant to do so in an amount sufficient to make a payment to the authority when due.
(c) A payment, if the parties agree in the contract, is an expense of operation of the facilities or utility operated by the governmental entity.