Sec. 116.056. REAL PROPERTY. (a) If approved by the commissioners court, improved and unencumbered real property, pledged directly by deed of trust to a trustee selected by the commissioners court, with the county judge as beneficiary, qualifies as security under this subchapter.
(b) Before approving real property offered as security, the commissioners court shall require:
(1) a written opinion by an attorney selected by the commissioners court showing that the lien is superior to any other claim to or right in the real property; and
(2) insurance approved by the county judge covering the improvements on the pledged real property and providing that a loss is payable to the county judge.
(c) An insurance policy required under Subsection (b) must be issued by a stock fire insurance company or mutual fire insurance company that has a $100,000 surplus in excess of all legal reserves and other liabilities.
Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 149, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.
Structure Texas Statutes
Chapter 116 - Depositories for County Public Funds
Subchapter C. Security for Funds Held by Depository
Section 116.051. Qualification as Depository or Subdepository
Section 116.052. Personal Bond
Section 116.054. Bonds, Notes, and Other Securities
Section 116.055. First Mortgages on Improved Real Property
Section 116.056. Real Property
Section 116.0565. Certificate of Deposit
Section 116.057. Condition of Personal Bond or Contract for Securities
Section 116.058. Amount of Security Required
Section 116.059. Valuation of Real Property Provided as Security
Section 116.060. Security Not Required for Federally Insured Deposits