Sec. 53A.49. BONDS FOR CERTAIN SCHOOLS OWNED AND OPERATED BY NONPROFIT CORPORATIONS. (a) In the same manner that a corporation may issue bonds under this chapter for an institution of higher education, a corporation created under Section 53A.35(b) may issue bonds to finance or refinance educational facilities to be used by a school that:
(1) is located in a county with a population of more than two million;
(2) is located within three miles of an area designated as an enterprise zone under Chapter 2303, Government Code;
(3) provides primary and secondary education to at least 1,000 students;
(4) is accredited by an organization approved by the Texas Education Agency for private school accreditation; and
(5) is owned and operated by a corporation created under the Texas Non-Profit Corporation Act (Article 1396-1.01 et seq., Vernon's Texas Civil Statutes).
(b) Notwithstanding Section 53A.34(b), bonds issued under this section may be payable from and secured by a pledge of any revenue or assets pledged for that purpose.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 641 (H.B. 2701), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2005.
Amended by:
Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1163 (H.B. 2702), Sec. 12, eff. September 1, 2011.
Structure Texas Statutes
Subtitle A - Higher Education in General
Chapter 53A - Higher Education Facility Authorities for Private Schools
Subchapter C. Powers and Duties
Section 53A.31. No Taxing Power
Section 53A.32. No Power of Eminent Domain
Section 53A.33. Limited Power to Acquire, Own, and Operate Educational and Housing Facilities
Section 53A.331. Refinancing Facilities
Section 53A.35. Issuance of Bonds; Procedure; Etc
Section 53A.36. Bond Resolution; Notice; Election
Section 53A.37. Junior Lien Bonds; Parity Bonds
Section 53A.38. Reserves for Operating and Other Expenses
Section 53A.39. Refunding Bonds
Section 53A.40. Approval of Bonds; Registration; Negotiability
Section 53A.41. Authorized Investments
Section 53A.42. Investment of Funds; Security
Section 53A.44. Operation of Facilities; Rates Charged; Reserve Funds
Section 53A.45. Transactions With Other Agencies and Persons
Section 53A.46. Authority Exempt From Taxation
Section 53A.48. Bonds for Accredited Primary or Secondary Schools
Section 53A.49. Bonds for Certain Schools Owned and Operated by Nonprofit Corporations