   OFFICE   OF   THE   ATTORNEY     GENERAL    OF    TEXAS    t
                           AUSTIN




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                                                    June 6,   l9s9




Honorable Ches. H. Slaughter
County Attorney
Eartin Countg
Stanton, Texas

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        The authority to i&e  bonds must be expressly givea
and it is inproper to In#y mob power. Laster v. Lopez,
217 5. W. 97.5.
Hmorable   Chas. B. Slaughter, June 0, 1939, page 82




in the case of IiarllngenIndependent School District V. PeRe
& 31.0.48 S. W.y     Seaond

        Therefore, you are respectfully advised that it Is
the opinion of this department that bonds aan not be lasued
for the purpose of paying past due obligations.
        Tflstfng that this enawe     your quelrtlon,we remin

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