Tex. Gov't Code § 1205.023 : GOVERNMENT CODE — PUBLIC SECURITIES — GENERAL PROVISIONS — PUBLIC SECURITY DECLARATORY JUDGMENT ACTIONS — DECLARATORY JUDGMENT ACTION — Proceeding in Rem; Class Action TEXT PDF An action under this chapter is: (1) a proceeding in rem; and (2) a class action binding on all persons who: (A) reside in the territory of the issuer; (B) own property located within the boundaries of the issuer; (C) are taxpayers of the issuer; or (D) have or claim a right, title, or interest in any property or money to be affected by the public security authorization or the issuance of the public securities. Tex. Gov't. Code § 1205.023 Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 227, Sec. 1, eff. 9/1/1999. Amended by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 1064, Sec. 3, eff. 9/1/1999.