Sec. 451.615. USE OF REFUNDED REVENUE. (a) The governing body of a unit of election that receives a refund under Section 451.614 may use the refund only for public purposes directly related to the functions of government that will benefit the residents of the unit as a whole.
(b) If the governing body distributes refund revenue to any other person, the governing body shall:
(1) ensure that the recipient spends the amount received to benefit the residents of the unit of election as a whole;
(2) ensure that the amount distributed is spent for public purposes that are the predominant purpose of the distribution; and
(3) condition the distribution by contract or other legal manner to provide the governing body with sufficient control of the use of the amounts distributed to ensure that the public purposes for which the distribution is made are carried out and to protect the public investment in the revenue.
Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.
Structure Texas Statutes
Subtitle K - Mass Transportation
Chapter 451 - Metropolitan Rapid Transit Authorities
Subchapter M. Withdrawal of Territory From Authority
Section 451.601. Unit of Election Defined
Section 451.602. Authorities Covered by Subchapter
Section 451.603. Withdrawal of Unit of Election
Section 451.604. Petition for Withdrawal Election
Section 451.605. Review of Petition
Section 451.606. Invalid Petition
Section 451.608. Result of Withdrawal Election
Section 451.609. Effect of Withdrawal
Section 451.610. Continuation of Services to Persons With Disabilities
Section 451.611. Determination of Total Amount of Financial Obligations of Withdrawn Unit
Section 451.612. Certification of Net Financial Obligation of Unit
Section 451.613. Collection of Sales and Use Tax After Withdrawal
Section 451.614. Refunds of Excess Sales and Use Tax Revenue
Section 451.615. Use of Refunded Revenue
Section 451.616. Revenue From Withdrawn Unit for Providing Services for Persons With Disabilities
Section 451.617. Withdrawal: Alternative Method for Certain Authorities
Section 451.618. Withdrawal: Alternative Method for Certain Emergency Services Districts