Special District Local Laws Code § 11003.257

Sec. 11003.257. ADDITIONAL SECURITY. (a) District bonds, including refunding bonds, that are not payable wholly from ad valorem taxes may be additionally secured, at the discretion of the board, by a deed of trust or mortgage lien on physical property of the district and all franchises, easements, water rights, and appropriation permits, leases, and contracts and all rights appurtenant to the property, vesting in the trustee power to: (1) sell the property for the payment of the debt; (2) operate the property; and (3) take other action to further secure the bonds. (b) A purchaser under a sale under the deed of trust lien, if one is given: (1) is the absolute owner of property, facilities, and rights purchased; and (2) is entitled to maintain and operate the property, facilities, and rights. Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.07, eff. April 1, 2015.