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TX Loc Govt Code § 327.151 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Local Government Code|Title 10 - Parks and Other Recreational and Cultural Resources|Subtitle B - County Parks and Other Recreational and Cultural Resources|Chapter 327 - Zoological Operation and Maintenance Boards|Subchapter D. Zoo Board Powers and Duties|Section 327.151. General Powers

Sec. 327.151.  GENERAL POWERS.  A zoo board may exercise any power necessary or appropriate to further a zoo board purpose, including establishing or operating one or more zoos.|Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1235, Sec. 1, eff. June 20, 2003.|
TX Loc Govt Code § 327.152 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Local Government Code|Title 10 - Parks and Other Recreational and Cultural Resources|Subtitle B - County Parks and Other Recreational and Cultural Resources|Chapter 327 - Zoological Operation and Maintenance Boards|Subchapter D. Zoo Board Powers and Duties|Section 327.152. Rules

Sec. 327.152.  RULES.  The zoo board may adopt rules to implement this chapter, including rules to govern the zoo board or manage zoos.|Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1235, Sec. 1, eff. June 20, 2003.|
TX Loc Govt Code § 327.153 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Local Government Code|Title 10 - Parks and Other Recreational and Cultural Resources|Subtitle B - County Parks and Other Recreational and Cultural Resources|Chapter 327 - Zoological Operation and Maintenance Boards|Subchapter D. Zoo Board Powers and Duties|Section 327.153. Executive Director; Rules

Sec. 327.153.  EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR;  RULES.  (a)  A zoo board may appoint an executive director to manage the zoo board's operations.(b)  The zoo board by rule may define the powers, duties, and compensation of the executive director.|Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1235, Sec. 1, eff. June 20, 2003.|
TX Loc Govt Code § 327.154 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Local Government Code|Title 10 - Parks and Other Recreational and Cultural Resources|Subtitle B - County Parks and Other Recreational and Cultural Resources|Chapter 327 - Zoological Operation and Maintenance Boards|Subchapter D. Zoo Board Powers and Duties|Section 327.154. Employees; Rules

Sec. 327.154.  EMPLOYEES;  RULES.  (a)  A zoo board may delegate to the executive director the power to hire and fire persons necessary to carry out the zoo board's duties.(b)  The zoo board may adopt rules regarding the powers, duties, qualifications, and compensation of zoo board employees.|Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1235, Sec. 1, eff. June 20, 2003.|
TX Loc Govt Code § 327.155 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Local Government Code|Title 10 - Parks and Other Recreational and Cultural Resources|Subtitle B - County Parks and Other Recreational and Cultural Resources|Chapter 327 - Zoological Operation and Maintenance Boards|Subchapter D. Zoo Board Powers and Duties|Section 327.155. Contracts--General; Approval Required

Sec. 327.155.  CONTRACTS--GENERAL;  APPROVAL REQUIRED.  (a)  A zoo board may contract with any person, including a governmental entity, private vendor, or foreign state, for any zoo board purpose, including contracting with the following entities to furnish staff, facilities, equipment, programs, utilities, and services the board considers necessary or appropriate to effectively operate the zoo board or a zoo under its control:(1)  a municipality, county, special district, or other political subdivision of the state;(2)  a state or federal agency;(3)  an individual;  or(4)  an entity in the private sector.(b)  A contract may be on terms and conditions and for the length of time as agreed to by the zoo board.(c)  Before entering into a contract under this section, the zoo board must obtain the approval of the county commissioners court.|Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1235, Sec. 1, eff. June 20, 2003.|
TX Loc Govt Code § 327.156 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Local Government Code|Title 10 - Parks and Other Recreational and Cultural Resources|Subtitle B - County Parks and Other Recreational and Cultural Resources|Chapter 327 - Zoological Operation and Maintenance Boards|Subchapter D. Zoo Board Powers and Duties|Section 327.156. Agreement to Operate District

Sec. 327.156.  AGREEMENT TO OPERATE DISTRICT.  (a)  In selecting a person to operate a zoo under Section 327.155, the zoo board shall consider:(1)  the financial capability of the person;(2)  the experience and qualifications of the person;  and(3)  the likelihood that the person will obtain from the United States Department of Agriculture:(A)  accreditation of a zoo;  and(B)  necessary permits.(b)  The agreement may allow a reasonable time after it becomes effective for the person to obtain accreditation and permits under Subsection (a)(3).|Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1235, Sec. 1, eff. June 20, 2003.|
TX Loc Govt Code § 327.157 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Local Government Code|Title 10 - Parks and Other Recreational and Cultural Resources|Subtitle B - County Parks and Other Recreational and Cultural Resources|Chapter 327 - Zoological Operation and Maintenance Boards|Subchapter D. Zoo Board Powers and Duties|Section 327.157. Property; Approval Required

Sec. 327.157.  PROPERTY;  APPROVAL REQUIRED.  A zoo board may acquire and sell property for any zoo board purpose.  Before the acquisition or sale, the zoo board must obtain the approval of the county commissioners court.|Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1235, Sec. 1, eff. June 20, 2003.|
TX Loc Govt Code § 327.158 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Local Government Code|Title 10 - Parks and Other Recreational and Cultural Resources|Subtitle B - County Parks and Other Recreational and Cultural Resources|Chapter 327 - Zoological Operation and Maintenance Boards|Subchapter D. Zoo Board Powers and Duties|Section 327.158. Public Purpose of Donations, Agreements, or Transfers With or From Other Political Entities; Exception to Competitive Bidding

Sec. 327.158.  PUBLIC PURPOSE OF DONATIONS, AGREEMENTS, OR TRANSFERS WITH OR FROM OTHER POLITICAL ENTITIES;  EXCEPTION TO COMPETITIVE BIDDING.  (a)  A governmental entity, including a municipality, county, special district, or other political subdivision of the state, may sell, lease, donate, or otherwise transfer to a zoo board a zoo, zoo-related property, or any other property on a finding by the transferring entity that the action is being carried out to further the public purpose of providing and maintaining the zoo-related property.(b)  The entity may make the transfer without complying with laws on competitive bids or proposals.(c)  Before making a transfer under this section, the governmental entity must obtain the approval of the county commissioners court.|Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1235, Sec. 1, eff. June 20, 2003.|
TX Loc Govt Code § 327.159 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Local Government Code|Title 10 - Parks and Other Recreational and Cultural Resources|Subtitle B - County Parks and Other Recreational and Cultural Resources|Chapter 327 - Zoological Operation and Maintenance Boards|Subchapter D. Zoo Board Powers and Duties|Section 327.159. Zoo Board Records

Sec. 327.159.  ZOO BOARD RECORDS.  (a)  A zoo board shall:(1)  keep a complete account of each zoo board meeting or other proceeding;  and(2)  maintain zoo board records in a secure manner.(b)  The records are the property of the zoo board.(c)  The commissioners court of the county and other county officers may inspect zoo board records at all reasonable times during regular business hours.|Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1235, Sec. 1, eff. June 20, 2003.|
TX Loc Govt Code § 327.160 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Local Government Code|Title 10 - Parks and Other Recreational and Cultural Resources|Subtitle B - County Parks and Other Recreational and Cultural Resources|Chapter 327 - Zoological Operation and Maintenance Boards|Subchapter D. Zoo Board Powers and Duties|Section 327.160. Donations

Sec. 327.160.  DONATIONS.  (a)  A zoo board may accept a donation, grant, or other gift from any person for any zoo board purpose.(b)  Before accepting a donation, grant, or other gift under this section, the zoo board must obtain the approval of the county commissioners court.|Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1235, Sec. 1, eff. June 20, 2003.|
TX Loc Govt Code § 327.161 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Local Government Code|Title 10 - Parks and Other Recreational and Cultural Resources|Subtitle B - County Parks and Other Recreational and Cultural Resources|Chapter 327 - Zoological Operation and Maintenance Boards|Subchapter D. Zoo Board Powers and Duties|Section 327.161. Suits; Service of Process; Legal Services

Sec. 327.161.  SUITS;  SERVICE OF PROCESS;  LEGAL SERVICES.  (a)  A zoo board may sue and be sued.(b)  In a suit against a zoo board, process may be served on a director or registered agent.(c)  The county or district attorney may perform any necessary legal services for the zoo board.|Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1235, Sec. 1, eff. June 20, 2003.|
TX Loc Govt Code § 327.162 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Local Government Code|Title 10 - Parks and Other Recreational and Cultural Resources|Subtitle B - County Parks and Other Recreational and Cultural Resources|Chapter 327 - Zoological Operation and Maintenance Boards|Subchapter D. Zoo Board Powers and Duties|Section 327.162. Supervision by County

Sec. 327.162.  SUPERVISION BY COUNTY.  (a)  The county commissioners court may supervise the zoo board in the exercise of all powers and duties under this chapter, including Subchapter E.(b)  The county commissioners court may decide to approve all zoo board budgets or contracts, leases, deeds, or other agreements.  An appropriate entry in the minutes of the commissioners court of the county is sufficient evidence of approval.|Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1235, Sec. 1, eff. June 20, 2003.|
TX Loc Govt Code § 327.163 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Local Government Code|Title 10 - Parks and Other Recreational and Cultural Resources|Subtitle B - County Parks and Other Recreational and Cultural Resources|Chapter 327 - Zoological Operation and Maintenance Boards|Subchapter D. Zoo Board Powers and Duties|Section 327.163. Seal

Sec. 327.163.  SEAL.  A zoo board shall adopt a seal for the zoo board.|Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1235, Sec. 1, eff. June 20, 2003.|
TX Loc Govt Code § 327.201 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Local Government Code|Title 10 - Parks and Other Recreational and Cultural Resources|Subtitle B - County Parks and Other Recreational and Cultural Resources|Chapter 327 - Zoological Operation and Maintenance Boards|Subchapter E. General Fiscal Provisions|Section 327.201. General Zoo Board and County Power Over Funds

Sec. 327.201.  GENERAL ZOO BOARD AND COUNTY POWER OVER FUNDS.  A zoo board shall manage and control zoo board funds subject to the supervision or approval of the county commissioners court under Section 327.162 and subject to the approval of the county commissioners court of a budget under Section 327.207.|Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1235, Sec. 1, eff. June 20, 2003.|
TX Loc Govt Code § 327.202 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Local Government Code|Title 10 - Parks and Other Recreational and Cultural Resources|Subtitle B - County Parks and Other Recreational and Cultural Resources|Chapter 327 - Zoological Operation and Maintenance Boards|Subchapter E. General Fiscal Provisions|Section 327.202. Accounting and Control Procedures

Sec. 327.202.  ACCOUNTING AND CONTROL PROCEDURES.  A zoo board by rule may adopt accounting and control procedures for the zoo board, subject to the supervision of the county commissioners court under Section 327.162.|Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1235, Sec. 1, eff. June 20, 2003.|
TX Loc Govt Code § 327.203 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Local Government Code|Title 10 - Parks and Other Recreational and Cultural Resources|Subtitle B - County Parks and Other Recreational and Cultural Resources|Chapter 327 - Zoological Operation and Maintenance Boards|Subchapter E. General Fiscal Provisions|Section 327.203. Purchasing and Expenditure Method

Sec. 327.203.  PURCHASING AND EXPENDITURE METHOD.  A zoo board by rule may prescribe the zoo board's method of making purchases and expenditures.|Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1235, Sec. 1, eff. June 20, 2003.|
TX Loc Govt Code § 327.204 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Local Government Code|Title 10 - Parks and Other Recreational and Cultural Resources|Subtitle B - County Parks and Other Recreational and Cultural Resources|Chapter 327 - Zoological Operation and Maintenance Boards|Subchapter E. General Fiscal Provisions|Section 327.204. Fiscal Year

Sec. 327.204.  FISCAL YEAR.  (a)  A zoo board by rule shall establish the zoo board's fiscal year.(b)  The zoo board may not change the fiscal year more than once in a two-year period.|Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1235, Sec. 1, eff. June 20, 2003.|
TX Loc Govt Code § 327.205 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Local Government Code|Title 10 - Parks and Other Recreational and Cultural Resources|Subtitle B - County Parks and Other Recreational and Cultural Resources|Chapter 327 - Zoological Operation and Maintenance Boards|Subchapter E. General Fiscal Provisions|Section 327.205. Annual Audit Required

Sec. 327.205.  ANNUAL AUDIT REQUIRED.  A zoo board shall have an annual audit of the zoo board's financial condition performed by an independent auditor.|Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1235, Sec. 1, eff. June 20, 2003.|
TX Loc Govt Code § 327.206 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Local Government Code|Title 10 - Parks and Other Recreational and Cultural Resources|Subtitle B - County Parks and Other Recreational and Cultural Resources|Chapter 327 - Zoological Operation and Maintenance Boards|Subchapter E. General Fiscal Provisions|Section 327.206. Annual Budget Proposal

Sec. 327.206.  ANNUAL BUDGET PROPOSAL.  (a)  A zoo board shall propose an annual budget.(b)  The proposed budget must contain a complete financial statement, including the:(1)  outstanding zoo board obligations;(2)  amount of cash on hand to the credit of each zoo board fund;(3)  amount of money received by the zoo board from all sources during the previous year;(4)  estimated amount of money available to the zoo board from all sources during the current fiscal year;(5)  amount of money needed to fund programs approved for funding by the zoo board;(6)  amount of the balances expected at the end of the fiscal year in which the budget is being prepared;  and(7)  estimated amount of revenue and balances available to cover the proposed budget.|Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1235, Sec. 1, eff. June 20, 2003.|
TX Loc Govt Code § 327.207 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Local Government Code|Title 10 - Parks and Other Recreational and Cultural Resources|Subtitle B - County Parks and Other Recreational and Cultural Resources|Chapter 327 - Zoological Operation and Maintenance Boards|Subchapter E. General Fiscal Provisions|Section 327.207. Adoption of Annual Budget; Hearings

Sec. 327.207.  ADOPTION OF ANNUAL BUDGET;  HEARINGS.  (a)  Not later than the 100th day before the date each fiscal year begins, the zoo board shall hold a public hearing on the proposed annual budget.(b)  The zoo board shall publish notice of the hearing in a newspaper with general circulation in the county not later than the 10th day before the date of the hearing.(c)  Any county resident is entitled to be present and participate at the hearing.(d)  Not later than the 80th day before the date each fiscal year begins, the zoo board shall adopt a budget.  The zoo board may make any changes in the proposed budget that in its judgment the interests of the taxpayers demand.(e)  Not later than the 10th day after the date the budget is adopted, the zoo board shall submit the budget, with any revisions, to the county commissioners court.(f)  The budget is not considered final until the county commissioners court has approved the budget, including any revisions, after a public hearing and a vote by the commissioners court in favor of approval.|Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1235, Sec. 1, eff. June 20, 2003.|
TX Loc Govt Code § 327.208 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Local Government Code|Title 10 - Parks and Other Recreational and Cultural Resources|Subtitle B - County Parks and Other Recreational and Cultural Resources|Chapter 327 - Zoological Operation and Maintenance Boards|Subchapter E. General Fiscal Provisions|Section 327.208. Limitations on Expenditures and Investments

Sec. 327.208.  LIMITATIONS ON EXPENDITURES AND INVESTMENTS.  (a)  A zoo board may not spend money unless the expense is included in the annual budget.(b)  A zoo board may not incur a debt payable from zoo board revenue except for revenue in the current or immediately following fiscal year.|Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1235, Sec. 1, eff. June 20, 2003.|
TX Loc Govt Code § 327.209 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Local Government Code|Title 10 - Parks and Other Recreational and Cultural Resources|Subtitle B - County Parks and Other Recreational and Cultural Resources|Chapter 327 - Zoological Operation and Maintenance Boards|Subchapter E. General Fiscal Provisions|Section 327.209. Account of Zoo Board Disbursements

Sec. 327.209.  ACCOUNT OF ZOO BOARD DISBURSEMENTS.  Not later than the 60th day after the last day of each fiscal year, a zoo board employee shall prepare for the zoo board a sworn statement showing:(1)  the zoo board's funds;  and(2)  the disbursements of those funds.|Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1235, Sec. 1, eff. June 20, 2003.|
TX Loc Govt Code § 327.251 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Local Government Code|Title 10 - Parks and Other Recreational and Cultural Resources|Subtitle B - County Parks and Other Recreational and Cultural Resources|Chapter 327 - Zoological Operation and Maintenance Boards|Subchapter F. Bonds|Section 327.251. General Obligation Bonds

Sec. 327.251.  GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS.  The county commissioners court may issue and sell bonds to acquire, construct, equip, or enlarge any zoo or zoo-related property, including a zoo board building or other facility.|Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1235, Sec. 1, eff. June 20, 2003.|
TX Loc Govt Code § 327.252 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Local Government Code|Title 10 - Parks and Other Recreational and Cultural Resources|Subtitle B - County Parks and Other Recreational and Cultural Resources|Chapter 327 - Zoological Operation and Maintenance Boards|Subchapter F. Bonds|Section 327.252. Taxes to Pay Bonds

Sec. 327.252.  TAXES TO PAY BONDS.  (a)  When the county issues bonds under this chapter, the county commissioners court shall impose an ad valorem tax on all property subject to county taxation.(b)  The tax amount must be sufficient to create an interest and sinking fund to pay the principal of and interest on the bonds as they mature.(c)  The proceeds of the tax shall be used to pay the principal of, interest on, and other fees and charges relating to the bonds.|Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1235, Sec. 1, eff. June 20, 2003.|
TX Loc Govt Code § 327.253 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Local Government Code|Title 10 - Parks and Other Recreational and Cultural Resources|Subtitle B - County Parks and Other Recreational and Cultural Resources|Chapter 327 - Zoological Operation and Maintenance Boards|Subchapter F. Bonds|Section 327.253. Authority for Bond Election

Sec. 327.253.  AUTHORITY FOR BOND ELECTION.  The county commissioners court may order a bond election on its own motion or on the zoo board's request.|Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1235, Sec. 1, eff. June 20, 2003.|
TX Loc Govt Code § 327.254 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Local Government Code|Title 10 - Parks and Other Recreational and Cultural Resources|Subtitle B - County Parks and Other Recreational and Cultural Resources|Chapter 327 - Zoological Operation and Maintenance Boards|Subchapter F. Bonds|Section 327.254. Execution of Bonds

Sec. 327.254.  EXECUTION OF BONDS.  The county judge shall execute the bonds and the county clerk shall countersign the bonds.|Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1235, Sec. 1, eff. June 20, 2003.|
TX Loc Govt Code § 327.301 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Local Government Code|Title 10 - Parks and Other Recreational and Cultural Resources|Subtitle B - County Parks and Other Recreational and Cultural Resources|Chapter 327 - Zoological Operation and Maintenance Boards|Subchapter G. Taxes|Section 327.301. Annual Property Taxes

Sec. 327.301.  ANNUAL PROPERTY TAXES.  (a)  The county annually shall impose a separate ad valorem tax in an amount not to exceed the limit approved by the voters under Subchapter B.(b)  The taxes may be used to pay:(1)  the bonds issued by:(A)  the county under Subchapter F;  or(B)  any other governmental entity for property transferred by that entity under Section 327.158;  or(2)  maintenance or other expenses of the zoo board.|Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1235, Sec. 1, eff. June 20, 2003.|
TX Loc Govt Code § 327.302 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Local Government Code|Title 10 - Parks and Other Recreational and Cultural Resources|Subtitle B - County Parks and Other Recreational and Cultural Resources|Chapter 327 - Zoological Operation and Maintenance Boards|Subchapter G. Taxes|Section 327.302. Tax Rate

Sec. 327.302.  TAX RATE.  In adopting the tax rate, the county may consider the zoo board's income from sources other than taxation.|Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1235, Sec. 1, eff. June 20, 2003.|
TX Loc Govt Code § 327.351 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Local Government Code|Title 10 - Parks and Other Recreational and Cultural Resources|Subtitle B - County Parks and Other Recreational and Cultural Resources|Chapter 327 - Zoological Operation and Maintenance Boards|Subchapter H. Dissolution|Section 327.351. Dissolution by County

Sec. 327.351.  DISSOLUTION BY COUNTY.  (a)  The county commissioners court may dissolve the zoo board if all zoo board debts and obligations have been discharged.(b)  Any property remaining after dissolution is transferred to the county.|Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1235, Sec. 1, eff. June 20, 2003.|
TX Loc Govt Code § 332.001 (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 332 - Municipal and County Recreational Programs and Facilities|Subchapter A. Municipal and County Authority|Section 332.001. Definitions

Sec. 332.001.  DEFINITIONS.  In this subchapter:(1)  "Governing body" means a governing body of a municipality or commissioners court of a county, or another body acting in place of the municipal governing body or commissioners court.(2)  "Board" means a board, commission, committee, or council appointed or designated to carry out this subchapter.|Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 149, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.|
TX Loc Govt Code § 332.002 (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 332 - Municipal and County Recreational Programs and Facilities|Subchapter A. Municipal and County Authority|Section 332.002. Establishment and Operation of Recreational Facilities and Programs

Sec. 332.002.  ESTABLISHMENT AND OPERATION OF RECREATIONAL FACILITIES AND PROGRAMS.  A municipality or county may establish, provide, acquire, maintain, construct, equip, operate, and supervise recreational facilities and programs, either singly or jointly in cooperation with one or more other municipalities or counties.|Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 149, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.|
TX Loc Govt Code § 332.003 (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 332 - Municipal and County Recreational Programs and Facilities|Subchapter A. Municipal and County Authority|Section 332.003. Referendum

Sec. 332.003.  REFERENDUM.  A municipality or county may submit in an election of its qualified voters the question of whether it should exercise the powers conferred by this subchapter.|Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 149, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.|