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TX Loc Govt Code § 335.078 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Local Government Code|Title 10 - Parks and Other Recreational and Cultural Resources|Subtitle C - Parks and Other Recreational and Cultural Resources Provisions Applying to More Than One Type of Local Government|Chapter 335 - Sports and Community Venue Districts|Subchapter E. Powers and Duties|Section 335.078. Venue District as Endorsing Municipality or County

Sec. 335.078.  VENUE DISTRICT AS ENDORSING MUNICIPALITY OR COUNTY.  (a)  A venue district located in a county with a population of 3.3 million or more may act as an endorsing municipality or endorsing county under Subtitle E-1, Title 4, Government Code.(b)  A venue district acting as an endorsing municipality or endorsing county under Subtitle E-1, Title 4, Government Code, shall remit for deposit into the trust fund established for the games or event the amounts determined by the comptroller under that subtitle.  The comptroller shall determine the incremental increase in receipts attributable to the games or event and related activities under that subtitle based on the amount of applicable taxes imposed by each municipality or county that comprises the venue district and not on the amount of taxes imposed by the venue district.(c)  A venue district acting as an endorsing municipality or endorsing county under Subtitle E-1, Title 4, Government Code, may guarantee the district's obligations under a games or event support contract by pledging surcharges from user fees, including parking or ticket fees, charged in connection with the games or event and related activities.(d)  Subject to Subsection (b), a venue district acting as an endorsing municipality or endorsing county under Subtitle E-1, Title 4, Government Code, as authorized by this section, has all the powers of an endorsing municipality or endorsing county under that subtitle, and any action an endorsing municipality or endorsing county is required to take by ordinance or order under that subtitle may be taken by order or resolution of the venue district.|Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 661 (H.B. 3402), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2015.Amended by: Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 301 (H.B. 4174), Sec. 2.01, eff. April 1, 2021.|
TX Loc Govt Code § 335.101 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Local Government Code|Title 10 - Parks and Other Recreational and Cultural Resources|Subtitle C - Parks and Other Recreational and Cultural Resources Provisions Applying to More Than One Type of Local Government|Chapter 335 - Sports and Community Venue Districts|Subchapter F. Code of Conduct for Certain Districts|Section 335.101. Definitions

Sec. 335.101.  DEFINITIONS.  In this subchapter:(1)  "Code of conduct" means the rules adopted by a board under Section 335.104.(2)  "Director" means a board member.(3)  "Employee" means a district employee.|Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 1076, Sec. 2, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.|
TX Loc Govt Code § 335.102 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Local Government Code|Title 10 - Parks and Other Recreational and Cultural Resources|Subtitle C - Parks and Other Recreational and Cultural Resources Provisions Applying to More Than One Type of Local Government|Chapter 335 - Sports and Community Venue Districts|Subchapter F. Code of Conduct for Certain Districts|Section 335.102. Applicability of Subchapter

Sec. 335.102.  APPLICABILITY OF SUBCHAPTER.  This subchapter applies only to a district located in a county with a population of 3.3 million or more.|Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 1076, Sec. 2, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.Amended by: Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1163 (H.B. 2702), Sec. 93, eff. September 1, 2011.|
TX Loc Govt Code § 335.103 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Local Government Code|Title 10 - Parks and Other Recreational and Cultural Resources|Subtitle C - Parks and Other Recreational and Cultural Resources Provisions Applying to More Than One Type of Local Government|Chapter 335 - Sports and Community Venue Districts|Subchapter F. Code of Conduct for Certain Districts|Section 335.103. Applicability of Laws

Sec. 335.103.  APPLICABILITY OF LAWS.  (a)  Chapter 171 applies to an employee as if the employee was a local public official, as that term is defined by Section 171.001.(b)  Chapter 553, Government Code, applies to an employee as if the employee was a public servant, as that term is defined by Section 553.001, Government Code.(c)  Chapter 573, Government Code, applies to an employee as if the employee was a public official, as that term is defined in Section 573.001, Government Code.|Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 1076, Sec. 2, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.|
TX Loc Govt Code § 335.104 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Local Government Code|Title 10 - Parks and Other Recreational and Cultural Resources|Subtitle C - Parks and Other Recreational and Cultural Resources Provisions Applying to More Than One Type of Local Government|Chapter 335 - Sports and Community Venue Districts|Subchapter F. Code of Conduct for Certain Districts|Section 335.104. Creation of Code of Conduct; Distribution

Sec. 335.104.  CREATION OF CODE OF CONDUCT;  DISTRIBUTION.  (a)  The board by rule shall adopt and maintain a code of conduct that establishes the general duties of directors and employees of the district and specific rules for directors, employees, and vendors.  The code of conduct must include:(1)  information regarding a person's duties relating to the standards of conduct for a government officer or employee;(2)  a summary of and citation to the laws applicable to the conduct of a district officer, employee, or vendor, including a copy of the text of this subchapter;(3)  disclosure requirements for directors, employees, and vendors;  and(4)  a summary of penalties provided by this subchapter and other law.(b)  The presiding officer of the board shall provide to directors, employees, and vendors, as often as necessary, the code of conduct created under this section.|Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 1076, Sec. 2, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.|
TX Loc Govt Code § 335.105 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Local Government Code|Title 10 - Parks and Other Recreational and Cultural Resources|Subtitle C - Parks and Other Recreational and Cultural Resources Provisions Applying to More Than One Type of Local Government|Chapter 335 - Sports and Community Venue Districts|Subchapter F. Code of Conduct for Certain Districts|Section 335.105. Rulemaking

Sec. 335.105.  RULEMAKING.  The board by rule may modify its code of conduct.|Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 1076, Sec. 2, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.|
TX Loc Govt Code § 335.106 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Local Government Code|Title 10 - Parks and Other Recreational and Cultural Resources|Subtitle C - Parks and Other Recreational and Cultural Resources Provisions Applying to More Than One Type of Local Government|Chapter 335 - Sports and Community Venue Districts|Subchapter F. Code of Conduct for Certain Districts|Section 335.106. General Duties

Sec. 335.106.  GENERAL DUTIES.  A director or employee shall:(1)  be, and give the appearance of being, independent and impartial;(2)  place, and give the appearance of placing, the public interest above any private interest in the person's position of public trust;  and(3)  strive to instill confidence in the integrity of the board and employees.|Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 1076, Sec. 2, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.|
TX Loc Govt Code § 335.107 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Local Government Code|Title 10 - Parks and Other Recreational and Cultural Resources|Subtitle C - Parks and Other Recreational and Cultural Resources Provisions Applying to More Than One Type of Local Government|Chapter 335 - Sports and Community Venue Districts|Subchapter F. Code of Conduct for Certain Districts|Section 335.107. Vendor Requirements

Sec. 335.107.  VENDOR REQUIREMENTS.  (a)  This section applies to a vendor who:(1)  responds to a district request for a proposal;  or(2)  otherwise communicates with the district in connection with a potential agreement between that vendor and the district.(b)  The board by rule shall design a conflict of interest questionnaire that requires disclosure of a vendor's affiliations or business relationships that might cause a conflict of interest.(c)  A vendor shall file a completed conflict of interest questionnaire with the board secretary not less than seven days after the vendor:(1)  begins contract discussions or negotiations with the district;  or(2)  forwards an application, response to a request for proposal, correspondence, or other writings related to an agreement or potential agreement with the district.(d)  A vendor shall file an updated completed questionnaire with the board secretary:(1)  on September 1 of each year;  and(2)  after each event that would make a statement in the questionnaire incomplete or inaccurate.(e)  Each contract entered into between a district and a vendor shall contain a provision stating that the contract is voidable if the board or vendor violates this section.  A contract entered into between a district and a vendor is voidable if the board or a vendor violates this section.|Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 1076, Sec. 2, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.|
TX Loc Govt Code § 335.108 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Local Government Code|Title 10 - Parks and Other Recreational and Cultural Resources|Subtitle C - Parks and Other Recreational and Cultural Resources Provisions Applying to More Than One Type of Local Government|Chapter 335 - Sports and Community Venue Districts|Subchapter F. Code of Conduct for Certain Districts|Section 335.108. Disclosure of Vendor Relationship by Directors and Employees

Sec. 335.108.  DISCLOSURE OF VENDOR RELATIONSHIP BY DIRECTORS AND EMPLOYEES.  (a)  The board by rule shall design a conflicts disclosure statement for directors and employees that includes:(1)  a requirement that each director and employee disclose:(A)  an employment or other business relationship with a vendor that results in the director's or employee's receiving taxable income, including the nature and extent of the relationship;  and(B)  any gifts received in a 12-month period by that director or employee from a vendor that have a total value of more than $250;(2)  an acknowledgment from the director or employee that:(A)  the disclosure applies to a person related to that director or employee within the first degree by consanguinity or by affinity, as defined by Subchapter B, Chapter 573, Government Code;  and(B)  the statement covers the preceding 12 months;  and(3)  a signature by the director or employee acknowledging execution of the statement under penalty of perjury.(b)  The disclosure requirement applies to a director or employee and requires disclosure for a person related to that director or employee within the first degree by consanguinity or by affinity, as defined by Subchapter B, Chapter 573, Government Code.(c)  A director or employee shall file a conflicts disclosure statement with the board secretary not later than the end of the first business day on which the director or employee became aware of the relationship between the district and the vendor if:(1)  the vendor has contracted with the district;(2)  the district is considering conducting business with the vendor;  or(3)  a vendor offered one or more gifts to that director or employee in the previous 12-month period that have a total value of more than $250.(d)  If a director has knowledge that another director has not made a disclosure required by this section, the director may notify the presiding officer of the board of this fact, or may notify the board secretary if the presiding officer is the person who failed to make the disclosure.  The presiding officer or secretary, as appropriate, may make a preliminary inquiry regarding the disclosure and may notify in writing the official who appointed the director of the alleged failure to disclose and the reasons for believing that a failure to disclose occurred.(e)  An employee may not receive during a 12-month period any gifts from a vendor that have a total value of more than $250 unless the employee receives written approval from the presiding officer.|Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 1076, Sec. 2, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.|
TX Loc Govt Code § 335.1085 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Local Government Code|Title 10 - Parks and Other Recreational and Cultural Resources|Subtitle C - Parks and Other Recreational and Cultural Resources Provisions Applying to More Than One Type of Local Government|Chapter 335 - Sports and Community Venue Districts|Subchapter F. Code of Conduct for Certain Districts|Section 335.1085. Filing of Financial Statement by Director

Sec. 335.1085.  FILING OF FINANCIAL STATEMENT BY DIRECTOR.  (a)  A director shall file the financial statement required of state officers under Subchapter B, Chapter 572, Government Code, with:(1)  the board;  and(2)  the Texas Ethics Commission.(b)  Subchapter B, Chapter 572, Government Code:(1)  applies to a director as if the director were a state officer;  and(2)  governs the contents, timeliness of filing, and public inspection of a statement filed under this section.(c)  A director commits an offense if the director fails to file the statement required by this section.  An offense under this section is a Class B misdemeanor.|Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 249, Sec. 6.03, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.|
TX Loc Govt Code § 335.109 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Local Government Code|Title 10 - Parks and Other Recreational and Cultural Resources|Subtitle C - Parks and Other Recreational and Cultural Resources Provisions Applying to More Than One Type of Local Government|Chapter 335 - Sports and Community Venue Districts|Subchapter F. Code of Conduct for Certain Districts|Section 335.109. Request for Opinion From General Counsel

Sec. 335.109.  REQUEST FOR OPINION FROM GENERAL COUNSEL.  (a)  An employee, with the presiding officer's consent, or a director may seek a written advisory opinion from the district's general counsel concerning whether a violation of Section 335.107 or 335.108 exists in a certain situation.  The request must provide detailed information about the alleged violation or hypothetical situation.(b)  After receiving a request, the district's general counsel shall prepare a written advisory opinion addressing whether a violation has occurred under the information provided.(c)  A director or employee may rely in good faith on a written advisory opinion issued under this section with respect to a potential violation of Section 335.107 or 335.108.|Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 1076, Sec. 2, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.|
TX Loc Govt Code § 335.110 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Local Government Code|Title 10 - Parks and Other Recreational and Cultural Resources|Subtitle C - Parks and Other Recreational and Cultural Resources Provisions Applying to More Than One Type of Local Government|Chapter 335 - Sports and Community Venue Districts|Subchapter F. Code of Conduct for Certain Districts|Section 335.110. Penalties

Sec. 335.110.  PENALTIES.  The board may reprimand, suspend, or terminate an employee who violates the district's code of conduct.|Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 1076, Sec. 2, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.|
TX Loc Govt Code § 335.151 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Local Government Code|Title 10 - Parks and Other Recreational and Cultural Resources|Subtitle C - Parks and Other Recreational and Cultural Resources Provisions Applying to More Than One Type of Local Government|Chapter 335 - Sports and Community Venue Districts|Subchapter G. Dissolution of Districts in Less Populous Counties|Section 335.151. Applicability

Sec. 335.151.  APPLICABILITY.  This subchapter applies only to a district wholly located in a county with a population of less than 15,000.|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 951 (H.B. 1040), Sec. 2, eff. June 17, 2011.|
TX Loc Govt Code § 335.152 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Local Government Code|Title 10 - Parks and Other Recreational and Cultural Resources|Subtitle C - Parks and Other Recreational and Cultural Resources Provisions Applying to More Than One Type of Local Government|Chapter 335 - Sports and Community Venue Districts|Subchapter G. Dissolution of Districts in Less Populous Counties|Section 335.152. Dissolution

Sec. 335.152.  DISSOLUTION.  The governing body of each political subdivision that created a district may dissolve the district by adopting a concurrent order.|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 951 (H.B. 1040), Sec. 2, eff. June 17, 2011.|
TX Loc Govt Code § 335.153 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Local Government Code|Title 10 - Parks and Other Recreational and Cultural Resources|Subtitle C - Parks and Other Recreational and Cultural Resources Provisions Applying to More Than One Type of Local Government|Chapter 335 - Sports and Community Venue Districts|Subchapter G. Dissolution of Districts in Less Populous Counties|Section 335.153. Assets and Liabilities

Sec. 335.153.  ASSETS AND LIABILITIES.  (a)  The assets and liabilities of a district dissolved under this subchapter shall be transferred to the county in which the district is located.(b)  After payment of district liabilities, the county shall use the district assets that remain for an approved venue project of the county.|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 951 (H.B. 1040), Sec. 2, eff. June 17, 2011.|
TX Loc Govt Code § 336.001 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Local Government Code|Title 10 - Parks and Other Recreational and Cultural Resources|Subtitle C - Parks and Other Recreational and Cultural Resources Provisions Applying to More Than One Type of Local Government|Chapter 336 - Multi-Jurisdictional Library Districts|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 336.001. Definitions

Sec. 336.001.  DEFINITIONS.  In this chapter:(1)  "Board" means the district's board of trustees.(2)  "District" means a multi-jurisdictional library district created under this chapter.(3)  "Executive director" means an executive director employed under Section 336.103.(4)  "Lead governmental entity" means the county or municipality that proposes to create a district under this chapter.|Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 883 (S.B. 1205), Sec. 2, eff. June 17, 2005.|
TX Loc Govt Code § 336.002 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Local Government Code|Title 10 - Parks and Other Recreational and Cultural Resources|Subtitle C - Parks and Other Recreational and Cultural Resources Provisions Applying to More Than One Type of Local Government|Chapter 336 - Multi-Jurisdictional Library Districts|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 336.002. Nature of District

Sec. 336.002.  NATURE OF DISTRICT.  A district created under this chapter is a special district and a political subdivision of this state.|Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 883 (S.B. 1205), Sec. 2, eff. June 17, 2005.|
TX Loc Govt Code § 336.003 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Local Government Code|Title 10 - Parks and Other Recreational and Cultural Resources|Subtitle C - Parks and Other Recreational and Cultural Resources Provisions Applying to More Than One Type of Local Government|Chapter 336 - Multi-Jurisdictional Library Districts|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 336.003. Multi-Jurisdictional Public Library

Sec. 336.003.  MULTI-JURISDICTIONAL PUBLIC LIBRARY.  (a)  A district created under this chapter shall establish, equip, support, operate, and maintain one or more public libraries for the dissemination of educational programs and general information relating to the arts, sciences, literature, and other subject areas of interest to the public.(b)  Each public library created under this chapter must be accredited by and meet the standards for basic public library services established by the Texas State Library and Archives Commission.(c)  A library created under this chapter must be open to all members of the public under identical conditions.|Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 883 (S.B. 1205), Sec. 2, eff. June 17, 2005.|
TX Loc Govt Code § 336.021 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Local Government Code|Title 10 - Parks and Other Recreational and Cultural Resources|Subtitle C - Parks and Other Recreational and Cultural Resources Provisions Applying to More Than One Type of Local Government|Chapter 336 - Multi-Jurisdictional Library Districts|Subchapter B. Creation of District; Elections|Section 336.021. Lead Governmental Entity; Participation by Other Counties and Municipalities

Sec. 336.021.  LEAD GOVERNMENTAL ENTITY; PARTICIPATION BY OTHER COUNTIES AND MUNICIPALITIES.  (a)  A district may be created by a lead governmental entity that, by resolution, proposes the creation of a district for specific counties and municipalities that by resolution agree to have their territory in the district.(b)  The governing body of a county or municipality may adopt a resolution under Subsection (a) on its own motion.(c)  As soon as feasible and prudent, the lead governmental entity shall provide over 50 percent of the initial assets to the district.|Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 883 (S.B. 1205), Sec. 2, eff. June 17, 2005.Amended by: Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1148 (S.B. 940), Sec. 2, eff. June 15, 2007.|
TX Loc Govt Code § 336.022 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Local Government Code|Title 10 - Parks and Other Recreational and Cultural Resources|Subtitle C - Parks and Other Recreational and Cultural Resources Provisions Applying to More Than One Type of Local Government|Chapter 336 - Multi-Jurisdictional Library Districts|Subchapter B. Creation of District; Elections|Section 336.022. Territory Included in District

Sec. 336.022.  TERRITORY INCLUDED IN DISTRICT.  (a)  The lead governmental entity shall describe the initial district territory in the resolution creating the district under Section 336.021.  The initial district territory must include all territory of each municipality or county that agrees to have its territory in the district under Section 336.021, except as provided by Subsections (c) and (d).(b)  The district may include incorporated or unincorporated territory and may include any territory in one or more counties that agree by resolution to have the counties' territory in the district under Section 336.021.(c)  If the boundaries of the proposed district include any territory that is part of a municipality that operates a municipal public library, the governing body of that municipality must consent by resolution to allow the inclusion of that municipal territory in the proposed district.  This subsection applies only to a municipality whose municipal public library is:(1)  financed and operated by that municipality;(2)  accredited for membership in the state library system; and(3)  open and free of charge to all members of the public under identical conditions.(d)  Except as provided by this subsection and Subsection (c), the district includes all incorporated and unincorporated areas of a county that agrees by resolution to have its territory in the district under Section 336.021.  In its resolution, the county may exclude any incorporated area of the county where the local sales and use tax exceeds one and one-half percent.|Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 883 (S.B. 1205), Sec. 2, eff. June 17, 2005.Amended by: Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1148 (S.B. 940), Sec. 3, eff. June 15, 2007.|
TX Loc Govt Code § 336.023 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Local Government Code|Title 10 - Parks and Other Recreational and Cultural Resources|Subtitle C - Parks and Other Recreational and Cultural Resources Provisions Applying to More Than One Type of Local Government|Chapter 336 - Multi-Jurisdictional Library Districts|Subchapter B. Creation of District; Elections|Section 336.023. Election

Sec. 336.023.  ELECTION.  (a)  A district may call an election to approve one or both of the following:(1)  a sales tax; or(2)  an ad valorem tax on property in the district.(b)  A sales tax and an ad valorem tax may be approved at the same election.(c)  Before a district may call the first election under this section, the lead governmental entity by resolution must set:(1)  the date of the election; and(2)  the type and rate of each tax that will appear on the ballot proposition under Section 336.027.|Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 883 (S.B. 1205), Sec. 2, eff. June 17, 2005.Amended by: Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1148 (S.B. 940), Sec. 4, eff. June 15, 2007.|