Sec. 60.178. TRUSTEE TO ENFORCE FORECLOSURE; FRANCHISE UNDER FORECLOSURE. (a) The encumbrance may provide for a trustee to enforce foreclosure.
(b) In the event of foreclosure of an encumbrance created under this subchapter, the encumbrance may provide for the grant of a franchise to the purchaser under foreclosure to operate the properties encumbered for a period not to exceed 20 years from the date of default. The district shall have the option at any five-year period for 20 years after default to repurchase the properties on reasonable terms and at reasonable prices to be set forth in the encumbrance.
(c) The provisions of Sections 61.164-61.168 of this code, relating to the grant of franchises by districts, shall not apply to the grant of any franchises under authority of this section.
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 G. Powers of District to Provide Improvements Without Taxation
Section 60.171. Authority to Borrow Money and Encumber Property and Franchise
Section 60.172. Notice of Hearing on Indebtedness
Section 60.173. Hearing on Indebtedness
Section 60.174. Issuance of Obligations
Section 60.175. Execution and Sale of Obligations
Section 60.176. Obligations as Charge on Encumbered Property and Facilities
Section 60.177. Lien on Revenue; Foreclosure of Encumbrance
Section 60.178. Trustee to Enforce Foreclosure; Franchise Under Foreclosure
Section 60.179. Borrowing for Current Expenses