(a) This section applies to a financial adviser or an investment adviser who advises the issuer in connection with:
(1) an interest rate management agreement;
(2) the execution or delivery of a public security; or
(3) the investment of the public security proceeds.
(b) To be eligible to be a financial adviser or an investment adviser under this subchapter, the adviser must:
(1) be registered:
(A) as a dealer or investment adviser in accordance with § 4004.051, 4004.052, or 4004.302;
(B) with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. § 80b-1 et seq.), if the adviser is providing advice on the investment of bond proceeds and not on the issuance of a public security or an interest rate management agreement; or
(C) with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission as a municipal advisor under Section 15B, Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. § 78o-4);
(2) have relevant experience in providing advice to issuers in connection with:
(A) the issuance of public securities;
(B) the valuation of interest rate management agreements; or
(C) the investment of public security proceeds; and
(3) acknowledge in writing to the issuer that in connection with the transaction for which the adviser is providing advice the adviser:
(A) is acting as the issuer’s agent; and
(B) has complied with the requirements of this subchapter.

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Terms Used In Texas Government Code 1371.154

  • in writing: includes any representation of words, letters, or figures, whether by writing, printing, or other means. See Texas Government Code 312.011
  • Interest rate: The amount paid by a borrower to a lender in exchange for the use of the lender's money for a certain period of time. Interest is paid on loans or on debt instruments, such as notes or bonds, either at regular intervals or as part of a lump sum payment when the issue matures. Source: OCC
  • United States: includes a department, bureau, or other agency of the United States of America. See Texas Government Code 311.005