Texas Statutes
Subchapter J. Economically Distressed Areas
Section 16.345. Authority to Participate in Program

Sec. 16.345. AUTHORITY TO PARTICIPATE IN PROGRAM. (a) A political subdivision may exercise any authority necessary to participate in a program under Section 15.407 of this code or Subchapter K, Chapter 17, of this code and carry out the terms and conditions under which the funds or the financial assistance is provided.
(b) In addition to any other authority to issue bonds or other obligations or incur any debt, an affected county or another political subdivision, other than a nonprofit water supply corporation, eligible for financial assistance under Subchapter K, Chapter 17, of this code may issue bonds payable from and secured by a pledge of the revenues derived or to be derived from the operation of water supply or sewer service systems for the purpose of acquiring, constructing, improving, extending, or repairing water supply or sewer facilities. The bonds shall be issued in accordance with and an affected county or another political subdivision may exercise the powers granted by:
(1) Subchapter B, Chapter 1502, Government Code;
(2) Chapter 1201, Government Code;
(3) Chapter 1371, Government Code; and
(4) other laws of the state.
Added by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 624, Sec. 2.13. Amended by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 404, Sec. 35, eff. Sept. 1, 1999; Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 1064, Sec. 44, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.

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