Texas Statutes
Subchapter C. Certificate of Obligation Act
Section 271.042. Purpose; Conflict

Sec. 271.042. PURPOSE; CONFLICT. (a) It is the purpose of this subchapter to provide:
(1) a procedure for certain financing that is an alternative to the more cumbersome procedure under Chapter 252 or 262; and
(2) a new class of securities to be issued and delivered within the financial capabilities of an issuer on compliance with the procedures prescribed by this subchapter.
(b) If there is a conflict between a provision of this subchapter and a provision of Chapter 252 or 262, an issuer may use either provision, and it is not necessary for the governing body to designate the law under which action is being taken.
Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 149, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987. Amended by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 1064, Sec. 39, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
Amended by:
Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 285 (H.B. 1694), Sec. 19, eff. September 1, 2011.

Structure Texas Statutes

Texas Statutes

Local Government Code

Title 8 - Acquisition, Sale, or Lease of Property

Subtitle C - Acquisition, Sale, or Lease Provisions Applying to More Than One Type of Local Government

Chapter 271 - Purchasing and Contracting Authority of Municipalities, Counties, and Certain Other Local Governments

Subchapter C. Certificate of Obligation Act

Section 271.041. Short Title

Section 271.042. Purpose; Conflict

Section 271.043. Definitions

Section 271.044. Subchapter Available to Certain Municipalities

Section 271.045. Purposes for Which Certificates May Be Authorized

Section 271.046. Additional Purposes for Certificates

Section 271.0461. Additional Purpose for Certificates: Demolition of Dangerous Structures or Restoration of Historic Structures

Section 271.047. Authorization of Certificates by Ordinance or Order; Other Provisions in Certificates

Section 271.048. Claims and Accounts; Funding and Exchange

Section 271.049. Notice of Intention to Issue Certificates; Petition and Election

Section 271.050. Sale of Certificates

Section 271.051. Certificates as Investments or as Security for Deposits

Section 271.052. Certificates Payable From and Secured by Other Revenues

Section 271.0525. Refinancing Certificates Issued by County

Section 271.053. Certificates as Debt and Security

Section 271.054. Competitive Procurement Requirement

Section 271.055. Notice to Bidders

Section 271.056. Exemptions From Advertisement Requirement

Section 271.0565. Pre-Bid Conference

Section 271.057. Award of Contract

Section 271.058. Authority to Reject Bids

Section 271.059. Contractor's Bonds

Section 271.060. Change Orders

Section 271.061. Compensation on Unit Price Contracts

Section 271.062. Certain Contracts Not Required to Be in Writing

Section 271.063. Unconstitutional Procedure Corrected by Resolution of Issuer

Section 271.064. Criminal Penalties