Texas Statutes (Last Updated: January 4, 2014) |
TRANSPORTATION CODE |
Title 6. ROADWAYS |
Subtitle D. ROAD LAWS RELATING TO PARTICULAR COUNTIES |
Chapter 283. CAUSEWAYS, BRIDGES, AND TUNNELS IN CERTAIN COUNTIES |
Subchapter C. PROVISIONS RELATING TO BONDS |
Sec. 283.206. BOND PROVISIONS
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(a) A bond authorized by this chapter shall contain the following clause: "The holder hereof shall never have the right to demand payment of this obligation out of any funds raised or to be raised by taxation."
(b) A bond instrument may contain provisions:
(1) that restrict individual rights of action of a bondholder;
(2) that detail the rights and remedies of a bondholder and a trustee;
(3) to protect and enforce as reasonable the rights and remedies of a bondholder, including covenants detailing the duties of the county in:
(A) acquiring property and constructing, maintaining, operating, repairing, and insuring the project; and
(B) maintaining custody of the bond proceeds and revenues and safeguarding and applying the funds; and
(4) to secure as reasonable a bondholder, including covenants detailing:
(A) an event that constitutes an event of default;
(B) terms and conditions that would or could result in an acceleration of the bond maturity date; and
(C) rights, liabilities, powers, and duties that arise because of a breach by the county.