Texas Statutes
Subchapter B. Subdivision Platting Requirements in County Near International Border
Section 232.027. Bond Requirements

Sec. 232.027. BOND REQUIREMENTS. (a) Unless a person has completed the installation of all water and sewer service facilities required by this subchapter on the date that person applies for final approval of a plat under Section 232.024, the commissioners court shall require the subdivider of the tract to execute and maintain in effect a bond or, in the alternative, a person may make a cash deposit in an amount the commissioners court determines will ensure compliance with this subchapter. A person may not meet the requirements of this subsection through the use of a letter of credit unless that letter of credit is irrevocable and issued by an institution guaranteed by the FDIC. The subdivider must comply with the requirement before subdividing the tract.
(b) The bond must be conditioned on the construction or installation of water and sewer service facilities that will be in compliance with the model rules adopted under Section 16.343, Water Code.
Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 979, Sec. 4, eff. June 16, 1995.

Structure Texas Statutes

Texas Statutes

Local Government Code

Title 7 - Regulation of Land Use, Structures, Businesses, and Related Activities

Subtitle B - County Regulatory Authority

Chapter 232 - County Regulation of Subdivisions

Subchapter B. Subdivision Platting Requirements in County Near International Border

Section 232.021. Definitions

Section 232.022. Applicability

Section 232.023. Plat Required

Section 232.024. Approval by County Required

Section 232.025. Subdivision Requirements

Section 232.026. Water and Sewer Service Extension

Section 232.027. Bond Requirements

Section 232.028. Certification Regarding Compliance With Plat Requirements

Section 232.029. Connection of Utilities in Counties Within 50 Miles of International Border

Section 232.0291. Connection of Utilities in Certain Counties Within 100 Miles of International Border

Section 232.030. Subdivision Regulation; County Authority

Section 232.0305. County Inspector

Section 232.031. Requirements Prior to Sale or Lease

Section 232.0315. Notice of Water and Wastewater Requirements by Counties

Section 232.032. Services Provided by Subdivider

Section 232.033. Advertising Standards and Other Requirements Before Sale; Offense

Section 232.034. Conflict of Interest; Penalty

Section 232.035. Civil Penalties

Section 232.036. Criminal Penalties

Section 232.037. Enforcement

Section 232.038. Suit by Private Person in Economically Distressed Area

Section 232.039. Cancellation of Subdivision

Section 232.040. Replatting

Section 232.041. Revision of Plat

Section 232.042. Variances From Replatting Requirements

Section 232.043. Variances From Platting Requirements

Section 232.044. Amending Plat

Section 232.045. Applicability of Infrastructure Requirements to Lots Undeveloped for 25 Years or More