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TX Loc Govt Code § 273.004 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Local Government Code|Title 8 - Acquisition, Sale, or Lease of Property|Subtitle C - Acquisition, Sale, or Lease Provisions Applying to More Than One Type of Local Government|Chapter 273 - Acquisition of Property for Public Purposes by Municipalities, Counties, and Other Local Governments|Section 273.004. Control by a Municipality Within Its Corporate Limits

Sec. 273.004.  CONTROL BY A MUNICIPALITY WITHIN ITS CORPORATE LIMITS.  This chapter does not affect the existing lawful rights of a municipality to control the streets, alleys, public ways, and other public grounds within its corporate limits.|Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 149, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.|
TX Loc Govt Code § 273.005 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Local Government Code|Title 8 - Acquisition, Sale, or Lease of Property|Subtitle C - Acquisition, Sale, or Lease Provisions Applying to More Than One Type of Local Government|Chapter 273 - Acquisition of Property for Public Purposes by Municipalities, Counties, and Other Local Governments|Section 273.005. Maintenance, Improvement, and Operation of Property

Sec. 273.005.  MAINTENANCE, IMPROVEMENT, AND OPERATION OF PROPERTY.  (a)  A municipality, or a municipality and another governmental entity, that acquires property under this chapter may maintain, improve, operate, sell, and lease the property, and the improvements on the property.(b)  If the property is owned by two or more governmental entities, the entities may jointly manage, control, and operate the property by entering into a mutually agreeable contract.|Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 149, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.|
TX Loc Govt Code § 273.006 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Local Government Code|Title 8 - Acquisition, Sale, or Lease of Property|Subtitle C - Acquisition, Sale, or Lease Provisions Applying to More Than One Type of Local Government|Chapter 273 - Acquisition of Property for Public Purposes by Municipalities, Counties, and Other Local Governments|Section 273.006. Warrants and Bonds

Sec. 273.006.  WARRANTS AND BONDS.  The governing body of a municipality or the commissioners court of a county for the purpose of purchasing or condemning property under this chapter, and improving or equipping the property, may issue negotiable warrants and bonds of the municipality or of the county and levy taxes to provide for the interest and sinking funds of the warrants and bonds.|Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 149, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.|
TX Loc Govt Code § 273.007 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Local Government Code|Title 8 - Acquisition, Sale, or Lease of Property|Subtitle C - Acquisition, Sale, or Lease Provisions Applying to More Than One Type of Local Government|Chapter 273 - Acquisition of Property for Public Purposes by Municipalities, Counties, and Other Local Governments|Section 273.007. Use; Charge for Use

Sec. 273.007.  USE;  CHARGE FOR USE.  (a)  A municipality or other governmental entity acquiring property or making improvements to property under this chapter may make and enforce rules governing the use of the property and improvements as the municipality or other governmental entity may determine by ordinance.(b)  A municipality acquiring property or making improvements to property under this chapter may fix a reasonable charge for the use of the property or improvements as determined by the governing body of the municipality.  If the property has been jointly acquired, the charge may be fixed by mutual agreement of the governing body of the municipality and other governmental entity.|Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 149, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.|
TX Loc Govt Code § 273.008 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Local Government Code|Title 8 - Acquisition, Sale, or Lease of Property|Subtitle C - Acquisition, Sale, or Lease Provisions Applying to More Than One Type of Local Government|Chapter 273 - Acquisition of Property for Public Purposes by Municipalities, Counties, and Other Local Governments|Section 273.008. Special Tax

Sec. 273.008.  SPECIAL TAX.  (a)  The governing body of a municipality and the commissioners court of a county may levy and collect a special tax for the purpose of improving, operating, maintaining, and conducting the property the municipality or county acquires under this chapter and for providing all suitable structures and facilities on that property.(b)  This special tax is in addition to and exclusive of a tax that may be levied for the interest and sinking fund of a bond issued under this chapter.(c)  A municipality acquiring property under this section may contract and expend its public funds in the joint or several operation and maintenance of a municipal function authorized by this chapter.|Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 149, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.|
TX Loc Govt Code § 273.009 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Local Government Code|Title 8 - Acquisition, Sale, or Lease of Property|Subtitle C - Acquisition, Sale, or Lease Provisions Applying to More Than One Type of Local Government|Chapter 273 - Acquisition of Property for Public Purposes by Municipalities, Counties, and Other Local Governments|Section 273.009. Cumulative of Municipal Charter Provisions

Sec. 273.009.  CUMULATIVE OF MUNICIPAL CHARTER PROVISIONS.  This chapter is cumulative of municipal charter provisions relating to the same subject.|Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 149, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.|
TX Loc Govt Code § 280.001 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Local Government Code|Title 8 - Acquisition, Sale, or Lease of Property|Subtitle C - Acquisition, Sale, or Lease Provisions Applying to More Than One Type of Local Government|Chapter 280 - Miscellaneous Provisions Affecting Acquisition, Sale, or Lease of Property by Municipalities and Counties|Section 280.001. Land for Use of United States

Sec. 280.001.  LAND FOR USE OF UNITED STATES.  (a)  A municipality or county, separately or jointly, may acquire land for the use of the United States government, either by a lease for a term of years or in fee simple title.(b)  Land acquired under this section by a county must be located within the county.  Land acquired under this section by a municipality must be located within the county in which the municipality is located.(c)  For the purpose of acquiring land under this section, a municipality or county may appropriate any available funds and issue time warrants in payment.  If time warrants are issued, the provisions of Chapter 252 or Subchapter C of Chapter 262  shall be followed to the extent applicable.(d)  For the purpose of acquiring land under this section, a municipality or county may condemn land.  The condemnation may be for any period of years or in fee simple title.  Condemnation may be in the name of the municipality or county.(e)  Prior to the filing of a petition for condemnation, the commissioners court of the county or the governing body of the municipality shall estimate an amount of money to be the just compensation for the interest in the land taken, and the petition shall state that amount.(f)  Immediately after filing a condemnation suit, the municipality or county may take possession of the land by depositing with the county clerk the amount of money estimated.  After a hearing as provided by law, if the special commissioners appointed under the condemnation statutes find the just compensation to be greater than the amount fixed by the commissioners court or governing body, an additional amount shall be deposited with the county clerk by the taking authority to equal the amount found by the special commissioners.(g)  After the date of the taking, which is the date of the deposit of the money estimated by the commissioners court or governing body or the date of deposit of the amount fixed by the special commissioners if the taking is not desired until after the special commissioners have acted, the municipality or county may transfer the interest acquired by the taking to the United States government.(h)  A municipality or county may contract with the United States government obligating itself to acquire a lease-hold interest or fee simple title in land as authorized by this section.|Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 149, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.  Amended by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 1064, Sec. 40, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.|
TX Loc Govt Code § 280.002 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Local Government Code|Title 8 - Acquisition, Sale, or Lease of Property|Subtitle C - Acquisition, Sale, or Lease Provisions Applying to More Than One Type of Local Government|Chapter 280 - Miscellaneous Provisions Affecting Acquisition, Sale, or Lease of Property by Municipalities and Counties|Section 280.002. Acquisition of Real Property Permitted in Certain Circumstances

Sec. 280.002.  ACQUISITION OF REAL PROPERTY PERMITTED IN CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES.  (a)  Except as provided by Subsection (d), a local government may accept ownership of property located in the jurisdiction of the local government if:(1)  the property is properly conveyed as a gift by a grantor who acquired title to the property from a debtor in default;(2)  the grantor sent to the local government by registered mail a notice of the grantor's intent to convey the property to the local government;  and(3)  the conveyance instrument grants to the local government unencumbered title to the property.(b)  The notice required by Subsection (a)(2) must be delivered to the county clerk of the county or the municipal clerk or secretary of the municipality in which the property is located.  The county clerk or the municipal clerk or secretary shall place the notice of the intended conveyance on the agenda for a meeting of the governing body of the local government within 60 days.  The grantor or the grantor's representative shall appear before the governing body of the local government at the meeting to answer any questions about the property.  The local government shall accept or reject the proposed conveyance within 90 days of the meeting.(c)  A grantor may convey title to property to a local government under Subsection (a) immediately after the governing body of the local government approves the conveyance.(d)  A local government may not accept property conveyed under this section if:(1)  an unabated nuisance exists on the property;  or(2)  ownership of the property will subject the local government to liability under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (42 U.S.C. Section 9601 et seq.), Chapter 361, Health and Safety Code, or Subchapter I, Chapter 26, Water Code.(e)  A local government that accepts property under this section may retain the property or dispose of the property by any method authorized by law.(f)  In this section, "local government" means a municipality or county.(g)  This section is cumulative of other statutory provisions relating to the same subject.|Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 775, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 28, 1995.|
TX Loc Govt Code § 280.003 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Local Government Code|Title 8 - Acquisition, Sale, or Lease of Property|Subtitle C - Acquisition, Sale, or Lease Provisions Applying to More Than One Type of Local Government|Chapter 280 - Miscellaneous Provisions Affecting Acquisition, Sale, or Lease of Property by Municipalities and Counties|Section 280.003. Hospital Sites in County or Municipality

Sec. 280.003.  HOSPITAL SITES IN COUNTY OR MUNICIPALITY.  (a)  The commissioners court of a county or the governing body of a municipality may issue bonds that are payable from ad valorem taxes and use the proceeds from the sale of the bonds to acquire by purchase, condemnation, or both, land to be used for hospital purposes.(b)  A county or municipality that has sufficient money in its general fund may use money in that fund to acquire land to be used for hospital purposes.(c)  A county or municipality that owns land suitable for hospital purposes, including land acquired under Subsection (a) or (b), may donate the land to this state or to the United States for hospital purposes if this state or the United States agrees to erect and maintain a hospital on the land.(d)  A county or municipality may accept a nominal award as full compensation for land that is suitable for hospital purposes in a condemnation proceeding brought by this state or by the United States to acquire the land for hospital purposes.(e)  If bonds are issued under Subsection (a), the commissioners court or the governing body must impose the taxes in compliance with the applicable provisions of Subtitles A and C, Title 9, Government Code. |Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 227, Sec. 10, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.|
TX Loc Govt Code § 280.004 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Local Government Code|Title 8 - Acquisition, Sale, or Lease of Property|Subtitle C - Acquisition, Sale, or Lease Provisions Applying to More Than One Type of Local Government|Chapter 280 - Miscellaneous Provisions Affecting Acquisition, Sale, or Lease of Property by Municipalities and Counties|Section 280.004. Regional Business Certification Programs

Sec. 280.004.  REGIONAL BUSINESS CERTIFICATION PROGRAMS.  (a)  Any combination of counties, municipalities, special districts, or other political subdivisions, by ordinance, resolution, rule, order, or other means, may agree to establish a regional business certification program to be used in connection with the political subdivisions' purchasing procedures.(b)  A consolidated entity administering a program established under this section may adopt rules, regulations, or other provisions that are designed to streamline and centralize the certification process of qualified businesses, including small and emerging businesses, and that allow businesses, as a result of being certified by the program, to participate in the contracting and procurement process of any member entity involved in the regional business certification program.(c)  The purpose of this section is to permit participating political subdivisions the greatest possible flexibility to organize a regional business certification program most suitable to address the region's problems related to business certification.|Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 986, Sec. 1, eff. June 18, 1999.  Renumbered from Sec. 280.003 by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1420, Sec. 21.001(86), eff. Sept. 1, 2001.|
TX Loc Govt Code § 282.001 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Local Government Code|Title 9 - Public Buildings and Grounds|Subtitle A - Municipal Public Buildings and Grounds|Chapter 282 - Municipal Authority Over Public Grounds|Section 282.001. General Authority of Home-Rule Municipality

Sec. 282.001.  GENERAL AUTHORITY OF HOME-RULE MUNICIPALITY.  (a)  A home-rule municipality has exclusive control over and under the public grounds of the municipality.(b)  The municipality may control, regulate, or remove an encroachment or obstruction on the public grounds of the municipality.|Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 11, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.|
TX Loc Govt Code § 282.002 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Local Government Code|Title 9 - Public Buildings and Grounds|Subtitle A - Municipal Public Buildings and Grounds|Chapter 282 - Municipal Authority Over Public Grounds|Section 282.002. General Authority of General-Law Municipality

Sec. 282.002.  GENERAL AUTHORITY OF GENERAL-LAW MUNICIPALITY.  (a)  A general-law municipality has exclusive control over the public grounds of the municipality.(b)  The municipality may abate or remove an encroachment or obstruction on the public grounds of the municipality.|Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 11, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.|
TX Loc Govt Code § 282.003 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Local Government Code|Title 9 - Public Buildings and Grounds|Subtitle A - Municipal Public Buildings and Grounds|Chapter 282 - Municipal Authority Over Public Grounds|Section 282.003. Authority of Home-Rule Municipality to Grant Franchise

Sec. 282.003.  AUTHORITY OF HOME-RULE MUNICIPALITY TO GRANT FRANCHISE.  (a)  The governing body of a home-rule municipality by ordinance may grant to a person a franchise to use or occupy the public grounds of the municipality.(b)  The authority to grant a franchise to use or occupy the public grounds is the exclusive authority of the governing body, and the charter of the municipality may not grant the franchise.(c)  A franchise under this section:(1)  is subject to the same petition and election provisions that apply to a franchise under Subchapter D, Chapter 311, Transportation Code;  and(2)  may not extend beyond the period set for its termination.|Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 11, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.|
TX Loc Govt Code § 291.001 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Local Government Code|Title 9 - Public Buildings and Grounds|Subtitle B - County Public Buildings|Chapter 291 - General Building Provisions Affecting Counties|Section 291.001. Providing and Maintaining County Buildings

Sec. 291.001.  PROVIDING AND MAINTAINING COUNTY BUILDINGS.  The commissioners court of a county shall:(1)  provide, as soon as practicable after a county seat is established or moved, a courthouse and offices for county officers at the county seat;(2)  provide other necessary public buildings;  and(3)  maintain the courthouse, offices, and other public buildings.|Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 149, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.|
TX Loc Govt Code § 291.002 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Local Government Code|Title 9 - Public Buildings and Grounds|Subtitle B - County Public Buildings|Chapter 291 - General Building Provisions Affecting Counties|Section 291.002. Offices at County Seat

Sec. 291.002.  OFFICES AT COUNTY SEAT.  The county judge, sheriff, clerks of the district and county courts, county treasurer, tax assessor-collector, county surveyor, and county attorney shall keep their offices at the county seat.|Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 149, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.|
TX Loc Govt Code § 291.003 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Local Government Code|Title 9 - Public Buildings and Grounds|Subtitle B - County Public Buildings|Chapter 291 - General Building Provisions Affecting Counties|Section 291.003. Control of Courthouse

Sec. 291.003.  CONTROL OF COURTHOUSE.  The county sheriff shall have charge and control of the county courthouse, subject to the regulations of the commissioners court.|Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 149, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.|
TX Loc Govt Code § 291.004 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Local Government Code|Title 9 - Public Buildings and Grounds|Subtitle B - County Public Buildings|Chapter 291 - General Building Provisions Affecting Counties|Section 291.004. Provision of Offices, Supplies, and Courtrooms to Certain Justices of the Peace

Sec. 291.004.  PROVISION OF OFFICES, SUPPLIES, AND COURTROOMS TO CERTAIN JUSTICES OF THE PEACE.  (a)  If requested by a justice of the peace of a county who handles an average of more than 50 cases a month during the 12 months preceding the date of the request, the commissioners court of the county shall furnish the justice of the peace with suitable office space and necessary telephones, equipment, and supplies.  The commissioners court shall furnish the items at the beginning of the first fiscal year after the date the request is made.  The items are in addition to the compensation and expenses provided for by Subchapter B, Chapter 152.(b)  The commissioners court may also provide a suitable courtroom for each justice of the peace.|Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 149, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.|
TX Loc Govt Code § 291.005 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Local Government Code|Title 9 - Public Buildings and Grounds|Subtitle B - County Public Buildings|Chapter 291 - General Building Provisions Affecting Counties|Section 291.005. Maintenance Employees in Counties With Population of More Than 500,000

Sec. 291.005.  MAINTENANCE EMPLOYEES IN COUNTIES WITH POPULATION OF MORE THAN 500,000.  (a)  The commissioners court of a county with a population of more than 500,000 shall direct and control the employees needed to repair, maintain, and operate the county's courthouses and criminal court buildings.(b)  The commissioners court may designate a building superintendent to employ the personnel.  Employments are subject to approval by the commissioners court.  An employment must:(1)  be in writing and signed by the employee;  and(2)  state the nature of the duties to be performed, the period of employment, the hours to be worked, and the amount to be paid.(c)  The employment of a person under this section ends January 1 of each year but may be renewed from year to year.  The commissioners court may discharge the employee at any time for cause.(d)  The number of employees appointed under this section is subject to the approval of the county auditor.(e)  Regardless of Subsections (a)-(d), the sheriff is responsible for employing and discharging, as provided by other law, the employees engaged in the operation of county jails.  The employees necessary for the proper conduct of the jails or the safekeeping of prisoners are under the exclusive direction and control of the sheriff.|Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 149, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.|
TX Loc Govt Code § 291.006 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Local Government Code|Title 9 - Public Buildings and Grounds|Subtitle B - County Public Buildings|Chapter 291 - General Building Provisions Affecting Counties|Section 291.006. Private Business on Public Property

Sec. 291.006.  PRIVATE BUSINESS ON PUBLIC PROPERTY.  (a)  A county official or an agent, deputy, or employee of a county official may not operate a private business on public property unless the person:(1)  keeps an accurate and detailed record of money that the person receives and disburses;(2)  files with the county auditor or other county auditing authority, on or before January 1 of each year, a report of receipts and disbursements during the previous calendar year;  and(3)  makes available to the county auditor all records of the receipts and disbursements.(b)  An amount of money equal to the amount of receipts required to be reported plus any interest paid by a financial institution on deposits of this money, less the amount of disbursements required to be reported, shall be delivered to the county treasurer when the report required by Subsection (a) is filed or in installments at regular intervals during the year as may be prescribed by the county auditor or other county auditing authority.  This subsection does not apply to a person acting under or by virtue of a written contract with the county.(c)  If a county official has not complied with this section by February 1 of each year, the county auditor shall notify the county or district attorney of the violation.  The county or district attorney shall, and any qualified voter of the county may, file a petition in a district court of the county for a writ of mandamus to compel compliance.(d)  A person who violates this section or falsifies a record or report required by this section commits official misconduct and may be removed under Chapter 87.(e)  This section does not apply to compensation that a justice of the peace or official court reporter receives for performing an act not required by law.|Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 149, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.|
TX Loc Govt Code § 291.007 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Local Government Code|Title 9 - Public Buildings and Grounds|Subtitle B - County Public Buildings|Chapter 291 - General Building Provisions Affecting Counties|Section 291.007. Nonbinding Referendum on County Property Matter

Sec. 291.007.  NONBINDING REFERENDUM ON COUNTY PROPERTY MATTER.  The commissioners court of a county with a population of less than 40,000 may order a nonbinding referendum in the county on any matter affecting county property.  The referendum must be held on an authorized uniform election date as provided by Chapter 41, Election Code.|Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 368, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 30, 1993.|