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TX Loc Govt Code § 318.007 (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 318 - Historic Preservation by Counties|Subchapter A. County Historical Commission|Section 318.007. Education

Sec. 318.007.  EDUCATION.  The commission should strive to create countywide awareness and appreciation of historic preservation and its benefits and uses.|Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 149, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.  Amended by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 377, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.|
TX Loc Govt Code § 318.008 (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 318 - Historic Preservation by Counties|Subchapter A. County Historical Commission|Section 318.008. Reports and Recommendations

Sec. 318.008.  REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS.  (a)  In order to inform the commissioners court and the Texas Historical Commission of the commission's needs and programs, the commission shall make an annual report of its activities and recommendations to the commissioners court and to the Texas Historical Commission before the end of each calendar year.  The commission may make as many other reports and recommendations as it sees fit.(b)  The commission shall make recommendations to the commissioners court and the Texas Historical Commission concerning the acquisition and designation of property, real or personal, that is of historical or archeological significance.|Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 149, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.  Amended by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 377, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.|
TX Loc Govt Code § 318.009 (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 318 - Historic Preservation by Counties|Subchapter A. County Historical Commission|Section 318.009. Fiscal and Human Resources

Sec. 318.009.  FISCAL AND HUMAN RESOURCES.  (a)  The commissioners court may pay the necessary expenses of the commission.(b)  The commissioners court may make agreements with governmental agencies or private organizations and may appropriate funds from the general fund of the county for the purpose of:(1)  erecting historical markers and monuments;(2)  purchasing objects and collections of objects that are historically significant to the county;(3)  preparing, publishing, and disseminating, by sale or otherwise, a history of the county;(4)  hiring professional staff and consultants;(5)  providing matching funds for grants;  and(6)  funding other programs or activities as suggested by the Texas Historical Commission and the commissioners court.(c)  The Texas Historical Commission may make grants available to the commission, subject to the budgetary authority and approval of the commissioners court, to carry out the purposes of this chapter.|Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 149, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.  Amended by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 377, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.|
TX Loc Govt Code § 318.010 (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 318 - Historic Preservation by Counties|Subchapter A. County Historical Commission|Section 318.010. Resource Interpretation

Sec. 318.010.  RESOURCE INTERPRETATION.  (a)  The commission shall review applications for Official Texas Historical Markers to determine the accuracy, appropriateness, and completeness of the application.(b)  The commission should establish a system for the periodic review, assessment, and maintenance of Official Texas Historical Markers in the county.(c)  The commission should work to promote historic and cultural sites in the county to develop and sustain heritage tourism.(d)  The commission may:(1)  operate and manage any museum owned or leased by the county;(2)  acquire artifacts and other museum collections in the name of the museum or the commission;  and(3)  supervise any employees hired by the commissioners court to operate the museum.(e)  In operating museums, the commission shall adhere to professional standards in the care, collection, management, and interpretation of artifacts.|Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 149, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.  Amended by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 377, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.|
TX Loc Govt Code § 318.0101 (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 318 - Historic Preservation by Counties|Subchapter A. County Historical Commission|Section 318.0101. Planning

Sec. 318.0101.  PLANNING.  The commission should work in partnership with other preservation entities in the county to prepare a plan for the preservation of the county's historic and cultural resources.  The commission should use the Texas Historical Commission's statewide preservation plan for guidance.|Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 377, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.|
TX Loc Govt Code § 318.0102 (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 318 - Historic Preservation by Counties|Subchapter A. County Historical Commission|Section 318.0102. Leadership and Training

Sec. 318.0102.  LEADERSHIP AND TRAINING.  (a)  The Texas Historical Commission shall make orientation materials and training available to all county historical commissions.(b)  The commission should strive to be represented at informational or educational meetings sponsored by the Texas Historical Commission at least twice each year.(c)  The commission, with assistance from the Texas Historical Commission, shall carry out board and volunteer training.|Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 377, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.|
TX Loc Govt Code § 318.012 (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 318 - Historic Preservation by Counties|Subchapter A. County Historical Commission|Section 318.012. Historic Site Tax Exemption

Sec. 318.012.  HISTORIC SITE TAX EXEMPTION.  (a)  The commissioners court may establish a program under which the commission:(1)  receives and reviews applications that are filed with the county and that request a property tax exemption under Section 11.24, Tax Code;  and(2)  recommends to the commissioners court whether to grant the exemption and, if the grant of the exemption is recommended, how much of the property's assessed value should be exempt from taxation.(b)  The commission may examine the property that is granted the exemption on recommendation of the commission and recommend to the commissioners court whether the exemption should be withdrawn because of changed circumstances involving the property.(c)  A person is entitled to appear before the commissioners court and state any objections to a recommendation made by the commission under this section regarding property owned by the person.(d)  The commissioners court may require a person whose property is granted the exemption to notify the commission of any plans the person may have to modernize the property or change it in any other manner.|Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 149, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.|
TX Loc Govt Code § 318.013 (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 318 - Historic Preservation by Counties|Subchapter A. County Historical Commission|Section 318.013. Contracts for Lease or Management of Landmarks

Sec. 318.013.  CONTRACTS FOR LEASE OR MANAGEMENT OF LANDMARKS.  (a)  The commissioners court may, on recommendation of the commission or other interested persons, contract with a private person for the lease or management of any county-owned real estate or structure that is designated by the Texas Historical Commission as a Recorded Texas Historic Landmark considered worthy of preservation because of its history, culture, or architecture.(b)  The contract must be drawn in consultation with the commission and must specify the duties of the contracting party, including duties as to:(1)  maintenance and repairs;(2)  providing public access;(3)  restricting inappropriate commercial uses;  and(4)  promoting preservation of the historic, cultural, or architectural aspects of the landmark.(c)  The contract may be handled in the same manner as a contract for professional services rendered to a county, such as a contract for architectural or engineering services, if the contract is with a nonprofit organization chartered in this state.(d)  The contract may be for a period of years as determined by the commissioners court.|Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 149, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.|
TX Loc Govt Code § 318.021 (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 318 - Historic Preservation by Counties|Subchapter B. Support of Private Organizations|Section 318.021. Appropriations to Historical Foundations: Certain Counties

Sec. 318.021.  APPROPRIATIONS TO HISTORICAL FOUNDATIONS:  CERTAIN COUNTIES.  The commissioners court of a county with a population of 239,000 to 825,000 may appropriate money from the general fund of the county to a historical foundation or organization in the county for the purpose of purchasing, constructing, restoring, preserving, maintaining, or reconstructing historical landmarks, buildings, and furnishings that are of historical significance to the county.  The foundation or organization must be incorporated under the law of this state as a nonprofit corporation.|Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 149, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.  Amended by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 597, Sec. 100, eff. Sept. 1, 1991;  Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 972, Sec. 1, eff. June 18, 1999;  Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 669, Sec. 96, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.|
TX Loc Govt Code § 320.001 (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 320 - Park Board and Park Bonds: Counties With Population of 5,000 or More|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 320.001. Eligible Counties

Sec. 320.001.  ELIGIBLE COUNTIES.  The commissioners court of a county with a population of 5,000 or more by order may adopt this chapter for the purpose of acquiring, improving, equipping, maintaining, financing, and operating one or more public parks.|Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 149, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.|
TX Loc Govt Code § 320.002 (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 320 - Park Board and Park Bonds: Counties With Population of 5,000 or More|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 320.002. Definition

Sec. 320.002.  DEFINITION.  In this chapter, "board" means the board of park commissioners.|Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 149, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.|
TX Loc Govt Code § 320.003 (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 320 - Park Board and Park Bonds: Counties With Population of 5,000 or More|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 320.003. Creation of Parks Board

Sec. 320.003.  CREATION OF PARKS BOARD.  (a)  The order adopting this chapter must specify whether the powers and duties provided by this chapter will be exercised and performed by the commissioners court or by a board of park commissioners to be created for that purpose.(b)  If a board is created, the commissioners court shall transfer to the board jurisdiction and control of the parks with respect to which the commissioners court adopted this chapter.(c)  The commissioners court may from time to time adopt this chapter with respect to one or more other parks and may appoint another board for those parks.|Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 149, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.|
TX Loc Govt Code § 320.004 (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 320 - Park Board and Park Bonds: Counties With Population of 5,000 or More|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 320.004. Exercise of Powers by Commissioners Court

Sec. 320.004.  EXERCISE OF POWERS BY COMMISSIONERS COURT.  (a)  If a board is not created, the commissioners court shall exercise the powers and perform the duties of the board, and references in this chapter to the board are considered to be references to the commissioners court.(b)  If creation of a board is declared by a court to be invalid, the commissioners court shall exercise the powers and perform the duties of the board under this chapter, and the prior acts of the board are considered to have been acts of the commissioners court.|Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 149, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.|
TX Loc Govt Code § 320.021 (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 320 - Park Board and Park Bonds: Counties With Population of 5,000 or More|Subchapter B. Board of Park Commissioners|Section 320.021. Composition; Term; Qualifications

Sec. 320.021.  COMPOSITION;  TERM;  QUALIFICATIONS.  (a)  The board must be composed of seven members appointed by the commissioners court.(b)  Members of the board serve for terms of two years, with the terms of three or four members expiring February 1 of each year.  In appointing the initial board, the commissioners court shall designate three members to serve for a term expiring February 1 following their appointment and four members to serve for a term expiring the next February 1.  The commissioners court shall make the necessary appointments each January.(c)  A park commissioner must be a qualified voter of the county.  A park commissioner may not be an officer or employee of the county or of a municipality in the county.|Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 149, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.|
TX Loc Govt Code § 320.022 (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 320 - Park Board and Park Bonds: Counties With Population of 5,000 or More|Subchapter B. Board of Park Commissioners|Section 320.022. Vacancy

Sec. 320.022.  VACANCY.  A vacancy on the board shall be filled by appointment of the commissioners court for the unexpired term.|Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 149, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.|
TX Loc Govt Code § 320.023 (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 320 - Park Board and Park Bonds: Counties With Population of 5,000 or More|Subchapter B. Board of Park Commissioners|Section 320.023. Oath; Bond

Sec. 320.023.  OATH;  BOND.  (a)  Within 15 days after the date a park commissioner is appointed, the commissioner must qualify by taking the official oath and by filing a good and sufficient bond with the county clerk.(b)  The bond must be:(1)  payable to the county judge;(2)  in an amount prescribed by the commissioners court of $5,000 or more;  and(3)  conditioned that the commissioner will faithfully perform the duties of park commissioner, including the proper handling of all money that comes into the hands of the commissioner in the commissioner's capacity as park commissioner.(c)  The board shall pay the cost of the bond.|Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 149, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.|
TX Loc Govt Code § 320.024 (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 320 - Park Board and Park Bonds: Counties With Population of 5,000 or More|Subchapter B. Board of Park Commissioners|Section 320.024. Certificate of Appointment

Sec. 320.024.  CERTIFICATE OF APPOINTMENT.  A certificate of appointment executed by the county judge and attested by the county clerk shall be filed in the office of the county clerk.  The certificate is conclusive evidence of the proper appointment of the park commissioner.|Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 149, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.|
TX Loc Govt Code § 320.025 (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 320 - Park Board and Park Bonds: Counties With Population of 5,000 or More|Subchapter B. Board of Park Commissioners|Section 320.025. Organization; Meetings

Sec. 320.025.  ORGANIZATION;  MEETINGS.  (a)  The board shall elect from its membership a chairman, vice-chairman, secretary, and treasurer, except that the first chairman of the board shall be designated by the commissioners court at the time of appointment of the first board.  The member designated as the first chairman serves in that capacity until the expiration of the term to which the member was appointed or until the member vacates office during that term.(b)  The offices of secretary and treasurer may be held by the same person.  If either the secretary or treasurer is absent or unavailable, the other may act for and perform the duties of the absent or unavailable officer.(c)  The board shall hold regular meetings at times to be fixed by the board and may hold special meetings as necessary.(d)  The board may act on the vote of a majority of a quorum.|Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 149, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.|
TX Loc Govt Code § 320.026 (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 320 - Park Board and Park Bonds: Counties With Population of 5,000 or More|Subchapter B. Board of Park Commissioners|Section 320.026. Expenses

Sec. 320.026.  EXPENSES.  A park commissioner is entitled to compensation for all necessary expenses, including travel expenses, incurred in the performance of park commissioner duties.|Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 149, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.|
TX Loc Govt Code § 320.027 (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 320 - Park Board and Park Bonds: Counties With Population of 5,000 or More|Subchapter B. Board of Park Commissioners|Section 320.027. Conflict of Interest

Sec. 320.027.  CONFLICT OF INTEREST.  (a)  A park commissioner or employee of the board may not acquire a direct or indirect pecuniary interest in any improvements, concessions, equipment, or business located in or related to a public park administered by the board.(b)  A park commissioner may not have a direct or indirect interest in a contract or proposed contract for construction, materials, or services in connection with or related to a park administered by the board.|Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 149, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.|
TX Loc Govt Code § 320.028 (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 320 - Park Board and Park Bonds: Counties With Population of 5,000 or More|Subchapter B. Board of Park Commissioners|Section 320.028. Seal

Sec. 320.028.  SEAL.  The board shall adopt a seal, and the seal shall be placed on each lease, deed, or other instrument usually executed under seal and on any other instrument as required by the board.|Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 149, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.|
TX Loc Govt Code § 320.041 (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 320 - Park Board and Park Bonds: Counties With Population of 5,000 or More|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 320.041. Operation and Maintenance of Parks

Sec. 320.041.  OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF PARKS.  (a)  Subject to the supervision of the commissioners court, the board shall maintain and operate the parks under its administration.(b)  The commissioners court may transfer to a previously created board jurisdiction and control of one or more additional parks if the transfer will not impair the contract rights of the holders of any outstanding revenue bonds.(c)  The board shall exercise its powers and perform its duties in respect to the additional parks in a manner that will not infringe on the rights of the holders of outstanding revenue bonds.  The board may not operate or maintain the additional parks in a manner that will compete with or reduce the revenues of park properties or facilities the income of which has been pledged to the payment of outstanding revenue bonds.|Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 149, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.|
TX Loc Govt Code § 320.042 (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 320 - Park Board and Park Bonds: Counties With Population of 5,000 or More|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 320.042. Personnel

Sec. 320.042.  PERSONNEL.  (a)  The board may employ permanent or temporary personnel, including secretaries, stenographers, bookkeepers, accountants, technical experts, and other agents.(b)  The board shall determine the qualifications, duties, and compensation of employees.(c)  The board may employ a manager for one or more parks.  The board may give the manager full authority for the management and operation of parks, subject to the direction and orders of the board and the commissioners court.|Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 149, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.|
TX Loc Govt Code § 320.043 (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 320 - Park Board and Park Bonds: Counties With Population of 5,000 or More|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 320.043. Depositories and Disbursements; Audits

Sec. 320.043.  DEPOSITORIES AND DISBURSEMENTS;  AUDITS.  (a)  The commissioners court shall select one or more depositories for funds belonging to or under the control of the board other than bond proceeds or revenues and funds pledged to the payment of revenue bonds.  The commissioners court shall select the depositories on the basis of competitive bids substantially in the manner provided by law for county funds.  The deposits must be secured substantially in the manner and amount prescribed by law for county funds.(b)  The county auditor shall maintain a current audit of the board's funds and shall prepare monthly and annual audit reports.  The reports shall be filed with the commissioners court and with the board and must be available for public inspection at all reasonable times during office hours on business days.(c)  A warrant or check for the withdrawal of board funds must be signed by an officer of the board or, if designated by an order or resolution of the board, by a bonded employee of the board, and must be countersigned by the county auditor.(d)  The board may disburse funds under its control for any lawful purpose for the benefit of a park under its control.|Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 149, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.|