Sec. 375.355. DEBTS OF ORIGINAL DISTRICTS. (a) After two or more districts are consolidated, the consolidated district shall protect the debts of the original districts and shall assure that the debts are not impaired. If the consolidated district has taxing authority, the debts may be paid by taxes levied on the land in the original districts as if they had not consolidated or from contributions from the consolidated district on terms stated in the consolidation agreement.
(b) If the consolidated district has taxing authority and assumes the bonds, notes, and other obligations of the original districts, taxes may be levied uniformly on all taxable property within the consolidated district to pay the debts.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1155 (H.B. 3009), Sec. 1, eff. June 19, 2009.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 12 - Planning and Development
Subtitle A - Municipal Planning and Development
Chapter 375 - Municipal Management Districts in General
Subchapter P. Consolidation of Districts
Section 375.351. Consolidation of Districts
Section 375.352. Terms and Conditions for Consolidation
Section 375.353. Notice and Hearing on Consolidation
Section 375.354. Governing Consolidated Districts
Section 375.355. Debts of Original Districts
Section 375.356. Assessment and Collection of Taxes
Section 375.357. Filing of Order With County Clerk and Executive Director