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{{DISPLAYTITLE:Article III, Section 49-d-11 of the Texas Constitution (''<small>"Authorization for Bonds for Texas Water Development Fund II"</small>'')}}{{Texas Constitution|text=Added November 8, 2011: | {{DISPLAYTITLE:Article III, Section 49-d-11 of the Texas Constitution (''<small>"Authorization for Bonds for Texas Water Development Fund II"</small>'')}}{{Texas Constitution|text=Added November 8, 2011: | ||
'''(a) In addition to the bonds authorized by the other provisions of this article, the Texas Water Development Board may issue general obligation bonds, at its determination and on a continuing basis, for one or more accounts of the Texas Water Development Fund II in amounts such that the aggregate principal amount of the bonds issued by the | '''(a) In addition to the bonds authorized by the other provisions of this article, the Texas Water Development Board may issue general obligation bonds, at its determination and on a continuing basis, for one or more accounts of the Texas Water Development Fund II in amounts such that the aggregate principal amount of the bonds issued by the Board under this section that are outstanding at any time does not exceed $6 billion.''' | ||
'''(b) Section [[Texas Constitution:Article III, Section 49-d-8|49-d-8]] of this article applies to the bonds authorized by this section. The limitation in Section [[Texas Constitution:Article III, Section 49-d-8|49-d-8]] of this article that the Texas Water Development Board may not issue bonds in excess of the aggregate principal amount of previously authorized bonds does not apply to the bonds authorized by and issued under this section.''' | '''(b) Section [[Texas Constitution:Article III, Section 49-d-8|49-d-8]] of this article applies to the bonds authorized by this section. The limitation in Section [[Texas Constitution:Article III, Section 49-d-8|49-d-8]] of this article that the Texas Water Development Board may not issue bonds in excess of the aggregate principal amount of previously authorized bonds does not apply to the bonds authorized by and issued under this section.''' | ||
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Subsection (a), an "evergreen" provision, makes the $6 billion in additional authority continuous. | |||
In other words, the Board can continuously borrow up to $6 billion without further voter approval. | |||
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Latest revision as of 19:04, September 17, 2023
Added November 8, 2011:
(a) In addition to the bonds authorized by the other provisions of this article, the Texas Water Development Board may issue general obligation bonds, at its determination and on a continuing basis, for one or more accounts of the Texas Water Development Fund II in amounts such that the aggregate principal amount of the bonds issued by the Board under this section that are outstanding at any time does not exceed $6 billion.
(b) Section 49-d-8 of this article applies to the bonds authorized by this section. The limitation in Section 49-d-8 of this article that the Texas Water Development Board may not issue bonds in excess of the aggregate principal amount of previously authorized bonds does not apply to the bonds authorized by and issued under this section.
(c) A limitation on the percentage of state participation in any single project imposed by this article does not apply to a project funded with the proceeds of bonds issued under the authority of this section or Section 49-d-8 of this article.
Editor Comments
Subsection (a), an "evergreen" provision, makes the $6 billion in additional authority continuous.
In other words, the Board can continuously borrow up to $6 billion without further voter approval.
Recent Decisions
None.
Historic Decisions
None.
Library Resources
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- Constitution of the State of Texas (1876) (this resource is published and maintained by the University of Texas School of Law)
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