Sec. 1475.001. PURPOSE; LIBERAL CONSTRUCTION. (a) The only purpose of this subchapter is to grant counties in this state the authority to issue bonds or warrants or to otherwise lend their credit for the acquisition and conveyance to the United States of the necessary right-of-way for waterways or navigable canals:
(1) the construction of which is authorized by federal legislation; and
(2) the cost of construction and maintenance of which is to be paid by the United States.
(b) This subchapter shall be liberally construed to accomplish that purpose.
Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 227, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
Structure Texas Statutes
Subtitle I - Specific Authority for Counties to Issue Securities
Chapter 1475 - County Bonds and Warrants for Navigation Purposes
Subchapter A. Right-of-Way for Federal Navigation Projects
Section 1475.001. Purpose; Liberal Construction
Section 1475.002. Authority to Acquire Right-of-Way and Dumping Privileges
Section 1475.003. Authority to Issue Bonds and Impose Taxes
Section 1475.005. Duties of Commissioners Court After Voter Approval
Section 1475.006. Investment of Sinking Fund
Section 1475.007. Issuance of Bonds and Warrants; Use of Proceeds