Sec. 201.974. PLEDGE OF STATE'S FULL FAITH AND CREDIT. (a) The commission may guarantee on behalf of the state the payment of any obligations and credit agreements issued under Section 201.973 by pledging the full faith and credit of the state to the payment of the obligations and credit agreements in the event the revenue and money dedicated to the fund pursuant to Section 49-o(d), Article III, Texas Constitution, and on deposit in the fund pursuant to Section 49-o(e), Article III, Texas Constitution, are insufficient for that purpose.
(b) The exercise of the authority granted by Subsection (a) does not modify or relieve the commission from complying with Section 201.973(e) or (f) and does not permit the issuance of aggregate obligations in an amount exceeding the maximum obligation amount.
(c) If the commission exercises the authority granted by Subsection (a), the constitutional appropriation contained in Section 49-o(f), Article III, Texas Constitution, shall be implemented and observed by all officers of the state during any period during which obligations and credit agreements are outstanding and unpaid.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 1070 (H.B. 1546), Sec. 1, eff. November 8, 2005.
Structure Texas Statutes
Subtitle A - Texas Department of Transportation
Chapter 201 - General Provisions and Administration
Subchapter O. Rail Relocation and Improvement
Section 201.972. Administration of Fund
Section 201.973. Authority to Issue Obligations; Purposes; Limitations
Section 201.974. Pledge of State's Full Faith and Credit
Section 201.975. Dedication of Revenue to Fund
Section 201.976. Investment and Uses of Money in Fund
Section 201.977. Strategic Plan
Section 201.978. Acquisition and Disposal of Property
Section 201.979. "Welcome to Texas" Signs
Section 201.980. Texas Flags at International Ports-of-Entry