Texas Transportation Code 317.107 – Contents of Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Revenue Bonds
(a) The ordinance of the governing body of the municipality authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds and the related proceedings may:
(1) provide for the flow of funds and the establishment and maintenance of an interest and sinking fund, reserve fund, or other fund;
(2) specify a depository for the money; and
(3) contain any additional covenant, as considered appropriate, with respect to the bonds, the pledged revenue, and the operation and maintenance of each facility the net revenue of which is pledged, including provisions for:
(A) the lease of a facility; and
(B) the use or pledge of money derived from that lease.
(b) The ordinance or related proceeding may:
(1) prohibit the further issuance of bonds or other obligations payable from pledged revenue; or
(2) reserve the right to issue additional bonds to be secured by a pledge of and payable from the net revenue on a parity with, or subordinate to, the lien and pledge in support of the bonds being issued, subject to any condition provided by the ordinance or related proceeding.
Terms Used In Texas Transportation Code 317.107
- Lease: A contract transferring the use of property or occupancy of land, space, structures, or equipment in consideration of a payment (e.g., rent). Source: OCC
- Lien: A claim against real or personal property in satisfaction of a debt.
(c) The ordinance or related proceeding may contain any other provision or covenant determined by the governing body.