Sec. 60.105. EXPENSES TO BE PAID FROM CURRENT REVENUES. (a) The commission shall pay from revenue raised under Section 60.103 of this code:
(1) all expenses necessary to the operation and maintenance of the improvements and facilities, including the cost of the acquisition of properties and materials necessary to maintain the improvements and facilities in good condition and operate them efficiently, the wages and salaries paid to the employees of the district, and other expenses necessary to the efficient operation of the improvements and facilities;
(2) the annual or semiannual interest on any obligations issued under this subchapter and payable out of the revenue of the improvements and facilities; and
(3) the amount required to be paid annually into the sinking fund for the payment of any obligations issued under this subchapter and payable out of the revenue of the improvements and facilities.
(b) No expenses other than those authorized by Subsection (a) of this section may be paid from the revenue of the improvements and facilities as long as the principal and interest on any obligations issued under this subchapter remain outstanding and unpaid. Any revenue received in excess of that required for the purposes stated in Subsection (a) of this section may be used by the commission to pay the cost of improvements and replacements which are not listed and may establish a depreciation fund.
Acts 1971, 62nd Leg., p. 110, ch. 58, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 30, 1971.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 4 - General Law Districts
Chapter 60 - Navigation Districts--General Provisions
Subchapter E. Powers of Districts for Improvement of Port Facilities
Section 60.101. Acquisition and Maintenance of Port Facilities
Section 60.102. Utility Relocation
Section 60.103. Prescribing Fees and Charges
Section 60.104. Power to Borrow Money
Section 60.105. Expenses to Be Paid From Current Revenues
Section 60.106. Pledge of Revenue for Payment of Obligations
Section 60.107. Mortgage as Additional Security
Section 60.108. Issuance of Obligations
Section 60.110. Revenue Set Aside for Sinking Fund
Section 60.111. Deposit of Proceeds of Obligations; Payment
Section 60.112. Insuring Improvements to Protect Holders of Obligations
Section 60.113. Compelling Performance of Duties
Section 60.114. Obligations Exempt From Taxation
Section 60.115. Refunding Obligations
Section 60.116. Approval and Registration of Bonds
Section 60.117. Bonds as Investments
Section 60.118. Board of Trustees of Facility
Section 60.119. Covenants for Management and Operation of Improvements
Section 60.120. Contracts, Leases, and Agreements Authorized
Section 60.121. Conversion of District
Section 60.122. Improvements Not Payable From Taxes