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TX Govt Code § 1473.134 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 9 - Public Securities|Subtitle I - Specific Authority for Counties to Issue Securities|Chapter 1473 - Obligations for County Buildings|Subchapter E. Bonds for Parking Facilities|Section 1473.134. Lease of Parking Facility

Sec. 1473.134.  LEASE OF PARKING FACILITY.  The commissioners court may lease the parking facility to any person or corporation.|Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 227, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.|
TX Govt Code § 1473.135 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 9 - Public Securities|Subtitle I - Specific Authority for Counties to Issue Securities|Chapter 1473 - Obligations for County Buildings|Subchapter E. Bonds for Parking Facilities|Section 1473.135. Authority to Issue Bonds

Sec. 1473.135.  AUTHORITY TO ISSUE BONDS.  The commissioners court by order may issue bonds to provide money to construct, enlarge, furnish, or equip a parking facility authorized by this subchapter.|Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 227, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.|
TX Govt Code § 1473.136 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 9 - Public Securities|Subtitle I - Specific Authority for Counties to Issue Securities|Chapter 1473 - Obligations for County Buildings|Subchapter E. Bonds for Parking Facilities|Section 1473.136. Pledge of Revenue; Tax

Sec. 1473.136.  PLEDGE OF REVENUE;  TAX.  (a)  Bonds issued under this subchapter must be payable from and secured by a pledge of:(1)  the net revenue of the parking facility;  and(2)  any other revenue incident to the ownership of the parking facility, including money received from a lease of the facility.(b)  The commissioners court may also provide for the bonds to be payable from and secured by the imposition of an ad valorem tax.  The tax may not exceed two and one-half cents on each $100 valuation of taxable property in the county.|Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 227, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.|
TX Govt Code § 1473.137 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 9 - Public Securities|Subtitle I - Specific Authority for Counties to Issue Securities|Chapter 1473 - Obligations for County Buildings|Subchapter E. Bonds for Parking Facilities|Section 1473.137. Bonds Not Payable From Taxes

Sec. 1473.137.  BONDS NOT PAYABLE FROM TAXES.  (a)  Except as provided by Subsection (b), each bond issued under this subchapter must include the following provision:  "The holder of this obligation is not entitled to demand payment of this obligation from money raised by taxation."(b)  A bond may not contain the provision specified by Subsection (a) if the commissioners court has provided for the payment of the bond from tax revenue under Section 1473.136(b).|Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 227, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.|
TX Govt Code § 1473.138 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 9 - Public Securities|Subtitle I - Specific Authority for Counties to Issue Securities|Chapter 1473 - Obligations for County Buildings|Subchapter E. Bonds for Parking Facilities|Section 1473.138. Maturity

Sec. 1473.138.  MATURITY.  A bond issued under this subchapter must mature within 40 years.|Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 227, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.|
TX Govt Code § 1473.139 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 9 - Public Securities|Subtitle I - Specific Authority for Counties to Issue Securities|Chapter 1473 - Obligations for County Buildings|Subchapter E. Bonds for Parking Facilities|Section 1473.139. Signatures; Registration by County Treasurer

Sec. 1473.139.  SIGNATURES;  REGISTRATION BY COUNTY TREASURER.  A bond issued under this subchapter must be:(1)  signed by the county judge;(2)  countersigned by the county clerk;  and(3)  registered by the county treasurer.|Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 227, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.|
TX Govt Code § 1473.140 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 9 - Public Securities|Subtitle I - Specific Authority for Counties to Issue Securities|Chapter 1473 - Obligations for County Buildings|Subchapter E. Bonds for Parking Facilities|Section 1473.140. Additional Bonds

Sec. 1473.140.  ADDITIONAL BONDS.  (a)  The commissioners court may issue bonds under this subchapter that are a junior lien on the net revenue or property unless the bond order or trust indenture prohibits their issuance.(b)  The commissioners court may issue parity bonds under conditions in the bond order or trust indenture.|Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 227, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.|
TX Govt Code § 1473.141 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 9 - Public Securities|Subtitle I - Specific Authority for Counties to Issue Securities|Chapter 1473 - Obligations for County Buildings|Subchapter E. Bonds for Parking Facilities|Section 1473.141. Sale of Bonds

Sec. 1473.141.  SALE OF BONDS.  The county may sell the bonds under terms the commissioners court determines to be the most advantageous and reasonably obtainable.|Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 227, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.|
TX Govt Code § 1473.142 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 9 - Public Securities|Subtitle I - Specific Authority for Counties to Issue Securities|Chapter 1473 - Obligations for County Buildings|Subchapter E. Bonds for Parking Facilities|Section 1473.142. Use of Bond Proceeds

Sec. 1473.142.  USE OF BOND PROCEEDS.  The commissioners court may set aside from the bond proceeds:(1)  money to pay interest on the bonds;  and(2)  money in the amount the commissioners court estimates to be required for operating expenses until the parking facility becomes sufficiently operational.|Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 227, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.|
TX Govt Code § 1473.143 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 9 - Public Securities|Subtitle I - Specific Authority for Counties to Issue Securities|Chapter 1473 - Obligations for County Buildings|Subchapter E. Bonds for Parking Facilities|Section 1473.143. Rents and Rates for Services

Sec. 1473.143.  RENTS AND RATES FOR SERVICES.  The commissioners court shall charge rents or rates for services of the parking facility and shall use any other revenue generated by the parking facility so that the revenues of the facility are sufficient to:(1)  pay the expenses of owning, operating, and maintaining the facility;(2)  pay when due the principal of and interest on the bonds;  and(3)  create and maintain a bond reserve fund and other funds as provided by the bond order or trust indenture.|Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 227, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.|
TX Govt Code § 1473.144 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 9 - Public Securities|Subtitle I - Specific Authority for Counties to Issue Securities|Chapter 1473 - Obligations for County Buildings|Subchapter E. Bonds for Parking Facilities|Section 1473.144. Refunding Bonds

Sec. 1473.144.  REFUNDING BONDS.  (a)  The commissioners court may issue bonds to refund outstanding bonds issued under this subchapter.(b)  The refunding bonds may be issued in the manner provided by this subchapter for other bonds.(c)  The refunding bonds may be issued to be exchanged by the comptroller or to be sold, with the bond proceeds applied to the payment of outstanding bonds.|Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 227, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.|
TX Govt Code § 1473.145 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 9 - Public Securities|Subtitle I - Specific Authority for Counties to Issue Securities|Chapter 1473 - Obligations for County Buildings|Subchapter E. Bonds for Parking Facilities|Section 1473.145. Provisions for Operation of Parking Facility

Sec. 1473.145.  PROVISIONS FOR OPERATION OF PARKING FACILITY.  The bond order or trust indenture may prescribe systems, methods, routines, or procedures for the operation of the parking facility.|Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 227, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.|
TX Govt Code § 1473.146 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 9 - Public Securities|Subtitle I - Specific Authority for Counties to Issue Securities|Chapter 1473 - Obligations for County Buildings|Subchapter E. Bonds for Parking Facilities|Section 1473.146. Election Not Required

Sec. 1473.146.  ELECTION NOT REQUIRED.  The commissioners court may issue bonds under this subchapter without holding an election to approve the issuance.|Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 227, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.|
TX Govt Code § 1473.171 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 9 - Public Securities|Subtitle I - Specific Authority for Counties to Issue Securities|Chapter 1473 - Obligations for County Buildings|Subchapter F. Bonds for Public Health Administration Buildings in Certain Counties|Section 1473.171. Applicability of Subchapter

Sec. 1473.171.  APPLICABILITY OF SUBCHAPTER.  This subchapter applies only to a county that:(1)  contains a municipality with a population of more than 275,000;  and(2)  before April 27, 1965, ordered an election for the issuance of bonds for:(A)  erecting a public health administration building;  and(B)  acquiring a site and equipment for a public health administration building.|Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 227, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.|
TX Govt Code § 1473.172 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 9 - Public Securities|Subtitle I - Specific Authority for Counties to Issue Securities|Chapter 1473 - Obligations for County Buildings|Subchapter F. Bonds for Public Health Administration Buildings in Certain Counties|Section 1473.172. Authority for Public Health Administration Building

Sec. 1473.172.  AUTHORITY FOR PUBLIC HEALTH ADMINISTRATION BUILDING.  If the bonds were approved at an election ordered before April 27, 1965, the county alone or jointly with a municipality located in the county, may:(1)  erect, maintain, expand, or repair a public health administration building;  or(2)  acquire a site or equipment for a public health administration building.|Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 227, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.|
TX Govt Code § 1473.173 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 9 - Public Securities|Subtitle I - Specific Authority for Counties to Issue Securities|Chapter 1473 - Obligations for County Buildings|Subchapter F. Bonds for Public Health Administration Buildings in Certain Counties|Section 1473.173. Authority to Issue Bonds

Sec. 1473.173.  AUTHORITY TO ISSUE BONDS.  (a)  If the bonds were approved at an election ordered before April 27, 1965, the county may issue general obligation bonds to finance:(1)  the erection, maintenance, expansion, and repair of a building authorized by Section 1473.172;  and(2)  the acquisition of a site and equipment for the building.(b)  The commissioners court shall issue any bonds under this subchapter in compliance with the applicable provisions of Subtitles A and C.|Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 227, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.|
TX Govt Code § 1473.174 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 9 - Public Securities|Subtitle I - Specific Authority for Counties to Issue Securities|Chapter 1473 - Obligations for County Buildings|Subchapter F. Bonds for Public Health Administration Buildings in Certain Counties|Section 1473.174. Cost Sharing and Interest in Joint Projects

Sec. 1473.174.  COST SHARING AND INTEREST IN JOINT PROJECTS.  A county and a municipality that jointly erect a public health administration building under this subchapter shall share the cost of, and shall each have an undivided interest in, the building:(1)  as agreed by the governing bodies of the county and the municipality;  and(2)  as authorized by orders or ordinances adopted by the governing bodies of the county and the municipality.|Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 227, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.|
TX Govt Code § 1473.175 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 9 - Public Securities|Subtitle I - Specific Authority for Counties to Issue Securities|Chapter 1473 - Obligations for County Buildings|Subchapter F. Bonds for Public Health Administration Buildings in Certain Counties|Section 1473.175. Use of Joint Project Building

Sec. 1473.175.  USE OF JOINT PROJECT BUILDING.  (a)  Except as provided by Subsection (b), a public health administration building erected jointly by a county and a municipality under this subchapter may be:(1)  used for any purpose that will contribute to the health of the residents of the county and municipality;  and(2)  occupied and used by the county and municipality jointly.(b)  The public health administration building may not be used for hospital purposes.|Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 227, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.|
TX Govt Code § 1473.191 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 9 - Public Securities|Subtitle I - Specific Authority for Counties to Issue Securities|Chapter 1473 - Obligations for County Buildings|Subchapter G. Bonds for Workhouses and Farms in Counties With a Population of More Than 1.5 Million|Section 1473.191. Applicability of Subchapter

Sec. 1473.191.  APPLICABILITY OF SUBCHAPTER.  This subchapter applies only to a county with a population of more than 1.5 million.|Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 227, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.Amended by: Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1163 (H.B. 2702), Sec. 26, eff. September 1, 2011.|
TX Govt Code § 1473.192 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 9 - Public Securities|Subtitle I - Specific Authority for Counties to Issue Securities|Chapter 1473 - Obligations for County Buildings|Subchapter G. Bonds for Workhouses and Farms in Counties With a Population of More Than 1.5 Million|Section 1473.192. Authority to Issue Bonds and Impose Tax

Sec. 1473.192.  AUTHORITY TO ISSUE BONDS AND IMPOSE TAX.  (a)  The commissioners court of a county may:(1)  issue bonds to pay for the acquisition, construction, or equipment of a county workhouse or county farm to be used to confine or to use the labor of county prisoners, including the acquisition of a site for the workhouse or farm;  and(2)  impose a tax to pay the bonds.(b)  A county that maintains a permanent improvement fund shall deposit the tax to the credit of that fund to pay for an action taken under Subsection (a)(1).(c)  The commissioners court shall issue any bonds under this subchapter and impose the tax in compliance with the applicable provisions of Subtitles A and C.|Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 227, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.|
TX Govt Code § 1473.193 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 9 - Public Securities|Subtitle I - Specific Authority for Counties to Issue Securities|Chapter 1473 - Obligations for County Buildings|Subchapter G. Bonds for Workhouses and Farms in Counties With a Population of More Than 1.5 Million|Section 1473.193. Election

Sec. 1473.193.  ELECTION.  (a)  The commissioners court may issue bonds under this subchapter only if more than a majority of the qualified voters voting at an election held for that purpose approve the bonds.(b)  Subsection (a) does not apply to refunding bonds.|Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 227, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.|
TX Govt Code § 1473.194 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 9 - Public Securities|Subtitle I - Specific Authority for Counties to Issue Securities|Chapter 1473 - Obligations for County Buildings|Subchapter G. Bonds for Workhouses and Farms in Counties With a Population of More Than 1.5 Million|Section 1473.194. Election Proposition

Sec. 1473.194.  ELECTION PROPOSITION.  Bonds to be issued under this subchapter may be submitted in a single proposition at the bond election.|Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 227, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.|
TX Govt Code § 1473.195 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 9 - Public Securities|Subtitle I - Specific Authority for Counties to Issue Securities|Chapter 1473 - Obligations for County Buildings|Subchapter G. Bonds for Workhouses and Farms in Counties With a Population of More Than 1.5 Million|Section 1473.195. Notice of Election

Sec. 1473.195.  NOTICE OF ELECTION.  (a)  In addition to the notice required by Section 4.003(c), Election Code, notice of an election under this subchapter shall be given by publication in a newspaper of general circulation in the county.(b)  The notice must contain a substantial copy of the election order.(c)  The notice must be published on the same day in each of two consecutive weeks.  The first publication must be at least 14 days before the election.|Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 227, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.|
TX Govt Code § 1473.231 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 9 - Public Securities|Subtitle I - Specific Authority for Counties to Issue Securities|Chapter 1473 - Obligations for County Buildings|Subchapter H. Certificates of Indebtedness for Crime Detection Facilities in Counties With Population of More Than 1.5 Million|Section 1473.231. Applicability of Subchapter

Sec. 1473.231.  APPLICABILITY OF SUBCHAPTER.  This subchapter applies only to a county with a population of more than 1.5 million.|Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 227, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.Amended by: Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1163 (H.B. 2702), Sec. 27, eff. September 1, 2011.|
TX Govt Code § 1473.232 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 9 - Public Securities|Subtitle I - Specific Authority for Counties to Issue Securities|Chapter 1473 - Obligations for County Buildings|Subchapter H. Certificates of Indebtedness for Crime Detection Facilities in Counties With Population of More Than 1.5 Million|Section 1473.232. Authority to Operate Crime Detection Facilities; Fees, Charges, and Expenses

Sec. 1473.232.  AUTHORITY TO OPERATE CRIME DETECTION FACILITIES;  FEES, CHARGES, AND EXPENSES.  (a)  The commissioners court of a county may:(1)  operate and maintain the county's crime detection facilities;  and(2)  impose and collect fees or charges for services performed or information provided to others in the use of the facilities.(b)  The commissioners court shall pay the operation and maintenance expenses of the facilities from the fees or charges or other available county funds.|Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 227, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.|
TX Govt Code § 1473.233 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 9 - Public Securities|Subtitle I - Specific Authority for Counties to Issue Securities|Chapter 1473 - Obligations for County Buildings|Subchapter H. Certificates of Indebtedness for Crime Detection Facilities in Counties With Population of More Than 1.5 Million|Section 1473.233. Authority to Issue Certificates of Indebtedness and Impose Tax

Sec. 1473.233.  AUTHORITY TO ISSUE CERTIFICATES OF INDEBTEDNESS AND IMPOSE TAX.  (a)  The commissioners court by order may issue certificates of indebtedness to finance the acquisition, construction, repair, improvement, or equipment of a crime detection facility, including the acquisition of any property in connection with the facility.(b)  The commissioners court annually shall impose and pledge to the payment of the certificates an ad valorem tax sufficient to pay when due the principal of and interest on the certificates.|Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 227, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.|
TX Govt Code § 1473.234 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 9 - Public Securities|Subtitle I - Specific Authority for Counties to Issue Securities|Chapter 1473 - Obligations for County Buildings|Subchapter H. Certificates of Indebtedness for Crime Detection Facilities in Counties With Population of More Than 1.5 Million|Section 1473.234. Maturity

Sec. 1473.234.  MATURITY.  A certificate of indebtedness issued under this subchapter must mature not later than 40 years after its date.|Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 227, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.|
TX Govt Code § 1473.235 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 9 - Public Securities|Subtitle I - Specific Authority for Counties to Issue Securities|Chapter 1473 - Obligations for County Buildings|Subchapter H. Certificates of Indebtedness for Crime Detection Facilities in Counties With Population of More Than 1.5 Million|Section 1473.235. Election Not Required

Sec. 1473.235.  ELECTION NOT REQUIRED.  The commissioners court may issue certificates of indebtedness under this subchapter without holding an election to approve the issuance.|Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 227, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.|
TX Govt Code § 1473.236 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 9 - Public Securities|Subtitle I - Specific Authority for Counties to Issue Securities|Chapter 1473 - Obligations for County Buildings|Subchapter H. Certificates of Indebtedness for Crime Detection Facilities in Counties With Population of More Than 1.5 Million|Section 1473.236. Limit on Amount of Certificates

Sec. 1473.236.  LIMIT ON AMOUNT OF CERTIFICATES.  The aggregate principal amount of certificates of indebtedness issued under this subchapter may not exceed $1.5 million.|Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 227, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.|
TX Govt Code § 1473.261 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 9 - Public Securities|Subtitle I - Specific Authority for Counties to Issue Securities|Chapter 1473 - Obligations for County Buildings|Subchapter I. Bonds for Auditorium or Coliseum Parking Facilities in Counties With Population of More Than One Million|Section 1473.261. Applicability of Subchapter

Sec. 1473.261.  APPLICABILITY OF SUBCHAPTER.  This subchapter applies only to a county that:(1)  has a population of more than one million;  and(2)  has issued bonds to construct buildings or other permanent improvements for a coliseum or auditorium in the county.|Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 227, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.|
TX Govt Code § 1473.262 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 9 - Public Securities|Subtitle I - Specific Authority for Counties to Issue Securities|Chapter 1473 - Obligations for County Buildings|Subchapter I. Bonds for Auditorium or Coliseum Parking Facilities in Counties With Population of More Than One Million|Section 1473.262. Definitions

Sec. 1473.262.  DEFINITIONS.  In this subchapter:(1)  "Bond order" means an order authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds under this subchapter.(2)  "Parking facility" means:(A)  a lot, area, or structure used to park motor vehicles;(B)  the site for the lot, area, or structure;  and(C)  equipment used in connection with maintenance and operation of the lot, area, or structure.(3)  "Trust indenture" means an instrument, including a mortgage or deed of trust, that secures bonds issued under this subchapter by:(A)  a pledge of revenue;  or(B)  a pledge of revenue and a mortgage lien on property.|Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 227, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.|
TX Govt Code § 1473.263 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 9 - Public Securities|Subtitle I - Specific Authority for Counties to Issue Securities|Chapter 1473 - Obligations for County Buildings|Subchapter I. Bonds for Auditorium or Coliseum Parking Facilities in Counties With Population of More Than One Million|Section 1473.263. Authority for Parking Facility

Sec. 1473.263.  AUTHORITY FOR PARKING FACILITY.  The commissioners court of the county may construct, enlarge, furnish, equip, and operate a parking facility in the vicinity of a coliseum or auditorium if the court finds the action to be in the best interest of the county and the county's residents.|Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 227, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.|
TX Govt Code § 1473.264 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 9 - Public Securities|Subtitle I - Specific Authority for Counties to Issue Securities|Chapter 1473 - Obligations for County Buildings|Subchapter I. Bonds for Auditorium or Coliseum Parking Facilities in Counties With Population of More Than One Million|Section 1473.264. Lease of Parking Facility

Sec. 1473.264.  LEASE OF PARKING FACILITY.  The commissioners court may lease the parking facility to any person or corporation.|Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 227, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.|