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TX Pks & Wildlife Code § 11.104 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Parks and Wildlife Code|Title 2 - Parks and Wildlife Department|Chapter 11 - Parks and Wildlife Department|Subchapter H. Land and Water Resources Conservation Plan|Section 11.104. Land and Water Resources Conservation and Recreation Plan

Sec. 11.104.  LAND AND WATER RESOURCES CONSERVATION AND RECREATION PLAN.  (a)  Using the inventory prepared under Section 11.103, the department shall:(1)  analyze the state's existing and future land and water conservation and recreation needs;(2)  identify threatened land and water resources in this state;  and(3)  establish the relative importance for conservation purposes of particular resources listed in the inventory.(b)  The inclusion of a specific parcel of land in the inventory does not create any additional right of public access to that land.(c)  Based on the analysis made under Subsection (a), the department shall prepare a land and water resources conservation and recreation plan.   The department shall revise the plan as necessary to reflect changes in the inventory developed under Section 11.103.  The plan must include:(1)  criteria for determining how to meet the state's conservation and recreation needs; and(2)  measures of the effectiveness of the department in meeting the goals and objectives of the plan, including, where possible, quantifiable measures.(d)  The department shall modify any existing plans regarding parks and wildlife management areas to make the existing plans consistent with the land and water resources conservation and recreation plan developed under this section.(e)  The department shall base its decisions regarding the state's conservation needs on the criteria developed in the plan, including decisions relating to:(1)  the acquisition of new resources for the conservation and recreation purposes of the department;(2)  the divestiture of existing department-owned resources;(3)  department grants to local parks;(4)  department cooperation with private conservation organizations and landowners, including associations of landowners;  and(5)  other major land conservation operations of the department.(f)  Every five years the department shall evaluate progress towards achieving the goals and objectives of the plan prepared under Subsection (c).  The department's evaluation must:(1)  include the effectiveness measures under Subsection (c)(2); and(2)  identify:(A)  the goals and objectives met by the department; and(B)  reasons for any unmet goals or objectives.(g)  On completion of an evaluation under Subsection (f), the department shall develop and implement practices designed to improve progress towards meeting the goals and objectives of the plan.|Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 968, Sec. 25, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.Amended by: Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 182 (S.B. 700), Sec. 5, eff. September 1, 2021.|
TX Pks & Wildlife Code § 11.105 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Parks and Wildlife Code|Title 2 - Parks and Wildlife Department|Chapter 11 - Parks and Wildlife Department|Subchapter H. Land and Water Resources Conservation Plan|Section 11.105. Coordination of Conservation and Recreation Operations

Sec. 11.105.  COORDINATION OF CONSERVATION AND RECREATION OPERATIONS.  The department shall:(1)  consider all resources listed in the inventory prepared under Section 11.103 in conjunction with each other;(2)  coordinate department activities related to those resources internally and with similar activities of other governmental or nonprofit entities;  and(3)  set priorities for department activities related to those resources according to the most vital existing and future needs for conservation and recreation.|Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 968, Sec. 25, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.|
TX Pks & Wildlife Code § 11.106 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Parks and Wildlife Code|Title 2 - Parks and Wildlife Department|Chapter 11 - Parks and Wildlife Department|Subchapter H. Land and Water Resources Conservation Plan|Section 11.106. Exemptions

Sec. 11.106.  EXEMPTIONS.  Section 11.104 does not apply to:(1)  property that is part of a fund created or specifically authorized by the constitution of this state that is administered by or with the assistance of the School Land Board or the General Land Office;  or(2)  land, water, or property owned by the permanent university fund or any other land, water, or property owned by, administered by, or held for the use and benefit of an institution of higher education, as that term is defined in Section 61.003, Education Code.|Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 968, Sec. 25, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.|
TX Pks & Wildlife Code § 11.151 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Parks and Wildlife Code|Title 2 - Parks and Wildlife Department|Chapter 11 - Parks and Wildlife Department|Subchapter I. Statewide Commercial Projects|Section 11.151. Definition

Sec. 11.151.  DEFINITION.  In this subchapter, "statewide commercial project" means a commercial venture undertaken by the department throughout the state, including promotions, sales, or other activities to raise money for the department.  The term does not include a promotion or sale undertaken solely at one site.|Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 968, Sec. 26, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.|
TX Pks & Wildlife Code § 11.152 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Parks and Wildlife Code|Title 2 - Parks and Wildlife Department|Chapter 11 - Parks and Wildlife Department|Subchapter I. Statewide Commercial Projects|Section 11.152. Business Plans

Sec. 11.152.  BUSINESS PLANS.  Each business plan developed under this subchapter must include:(1)  a description of the product or service provided;(2)  an analysis of the information necessary for persons to make decisions on the project;(3)  an analysis of the personnel necessary to manage and implement the project;(4)  financial data, including both past performance and a budget and goals for future performance;  and(5)  a list of the resources necessary for a successful project.|Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 968, Sec. 26, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.|
TX Pks & Wildlife Code § 11.153 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Parks and Wildlife Code|Title 2 - Parks and Wildlife Department|Chapter 11 - Parks and Wildlife Department|Subchapter I. Statewide Commercial Projects|Section 11.153. Department Plan: Operational Strategies

Sec. 11.153.  DEPARTMENT PLAN:  OPERATIONAL STRATEGIES.  (a)  The department shall develop an agency-wide business plan to guide its overall operational strategies for statewide commercial projects.  The plan must:(1)  use the plans prepared under Section 11.154 for each project;(2)  evaluate the efficiency of existing projects;(3)  consider or propose changes to any project necessary to meet the department's overall goals;(4)  compare each project's services and products to similar services and products available from the private sector;(5)  seek to increase savings and improve customer service on each project;(6)  coordinate existing projects to avoid duplication and focus resources on the most efficient and effective projects;  and(7)  assess the potential for contracting with a private entity or individual to perform department functions relating to specific projects.(b)  Repealed by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 24 (S.B. 706), Sec. 7(7), eff. September 1, 2017.|Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 968, Sec. 26, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.Amended by: Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 24 (S.B. 706), Sec. 7(7), eff. September 1, 2017.|
TX Pks & Wildlife Code § 11.154 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Parks and Wildlife Code|Title 2 - Parks and Wildlife Department|Chapter 11 - Parks and Wildlife Department|Subchapter I. Statewide Commercial Projects|Section 11.154. Individual Project Plans

Sec. 11.154.  INDIVIDUAL PROJECT PLANS.  (a)  The department shall develop a business plan for each statewide commercial project.  The plan must contain:(1)  an accurate accounting for all project costs, including personnel and overhead costs;  and(2)  reasonable projections of project income.(b)  The director shall review the plan for each project at least annually to assess the overall performance and value of the project.(c)  The department may modify a plan as necessary to meet changing conditions.|Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 968, Sec. 26, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.|
TX Pks & Wildlife Code § 11.155 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Parks and Wildlife Code|Title 2 - Parks and Wildlife Department|Chapter 11 - Parks and Wildlife Department|Subchapter I. Statewide Commercial Projects|Section 11.155. Adjustment or Termination of Project for Failure to Meet Financial Objectives

Sec. 11.155.  ADJUSTMENT OR TERMINATION OF PROJECT FOR FAILURE TO MEET FINANCIAL OBJECTIVES.  (a)  Except as provided by Subsection (b), the department shall adjust or terminate a statewide commercial project that fails to meet the financial objectives stated in the project's plan.(b)  This section does not apply if the department determines that the project possesses a positive public relations value or fulfills a useful educational purpose.|Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 968, Sec. 26, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.|
TX Pks & Wildlife Code § 11.156 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Parks and Wildlife Code|Title 2 - Parks and Wildlife Department|Chapter 11 - Parks and Wildlife Department|Subchapter I. Statewide Commercial Projects|Section 11.156. Contract With Private Sector

Sec. 11.156.  CONTRACT WITH PRIVATE SECTOR.  The department shall consider contracting out all or part of a statewide commercial project to a private entity or individual, including a nonprofit entity or individual.|Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 968, Sec. 26, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.|
TX Pks & Wildlife Code § 11.201 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Parks and Wildlife Code|Title 2 - Parks and Wildlife Department|Chapter 11 - Parks and Wildlife Department|Subchapter J. Nonprofit Partnerships|Section 11.201. Definitions

Sec. 11.201.  DEFINITIONS.  In this subchapter:(1)  "Nonprofit partner" means a nonpolitical legal entity that:(A)  is incorporated under the laws of this state;(B)  has been granted an exemption from federal income tax under Section 501(c), Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended;(C)  works with the department to further department goals;  and(D)  is selected as provided under Section 11.202.(2)  "Official nonprofit partner" means the nonprofit partner designated by the commission under Section 11.205.|Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 968, Sec. 27, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.|
TX Pks & Wildlife Code § 11.202 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Parks and Wildlife Code|Title 2 - Parks and Wildlife Department|Chapter 11 - Parks and Wildlife Department|Subchapter J. Nonprofit Partnerships|Section 11.202. General Duties

Sec. 11.202.  GENERAL DUTIES.  (a)  The department may select and cooperate with nonprofit partners to serve department goals.(b)  The department must obtain commission approval for each nonprofit partner selected under Subsection (a).(c)  The commission by rule shall establish best practices for nonprofit partners to comply with.|Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 968, Sec. 27, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.|
TX Pks & Wildlife Code § 11.203 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Parks and Wildlife Code|Title 2 - Parks and Wildlife Department|Chapter 11 - Parks and Wildlife Department|Subchapter J. Nonprofit Partnerships|Section 11.203. Accountability of Nonprofit Partners; Investment Restrictions

Sec. 11.203.  ACCOUNTABILITY OF NONPROFIT PARTNERS;  INVESTMENT RESTRICTIONS.  (a)  The commission by rule shall require a nonprofit partner to comply with specified state standards and safeguards for accounting for state assets held by the nonprofit partner.(b)  Chapter 2256, Government Code, applies to a nonprofit partner to the extent that the partner controls state money.|Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 968, Sec. 27, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.|
TX Pks & Wildlife Code § 11.204 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Parks and Wildlife Code|Title 2 - Parks and Wildlife Department|Chapter 11 - Parks and Wildlife Department|Subchapter J. Nonprofit Partnerships|Section 11.204. Plan

Sec. 11.204.  PLAN.  The department shall provide to each nonprofit partner a copy of the plan developed under Section 11.104.|Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 968, Sec. 27, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.|
TX Pks & Wildlife Code § 11.205 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Parks and Wildlife Code|Title 2 - Parks and Wildlife Department|Chapter 11 - Parks and Wildlife Department|Subchapter J. Nonprofit Partnerships|Section 11.205. Official Nonprofit Partner

Sec. 11.205.  OFFICIAL NONPROFIT PARTNER.  (a)  The commission shall designate a single nonprofit partner as the official nonprofit partner of the department, unless the commission determines in writing that no nonprofit partner is capable of effectively implementing the goals of this section.(b)  The official nonprofit partner must be dedicated to meeting department goals.(c)  The official nonprofit partner may accept gifts, grants, and donations to further department goals, including a gift, grant, or donation made in the name of the department.(d)  The official nonprofit partner may use state money to acquire property or engage in construction activities only if that acquisition or construction is consistent with the department's conservation and recreation priorities outlined in the plan developed under Section 11.104.(e)  The official nonprofit partner may organize and manage accounts for local nonprofit partners or other organizations to benefit a specific state park or other sites under the department's jurisdiction.(f)  The commission by rule shall establish:(1)  guidelines under which the official nonprofit partner may solicit and accept sponsorships from private entities;  and(2)  best practices under which the partner may engage in activities under this section.|Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 968, Sec. 27, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.|
TX Pks & Wildlife Code § 11.206 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Parks and Wildlife Code|Title 2 - Parks and Wildlife Department|Chapter 11 - Parks and Wildlife Department|Subchapter J. Nonprofit Partnerships|Section 11.206. Audit of Official Nonprofit Partner

Sec. 11.206.  AUDIT OF OFFICIAL NONPROFIT PARTNER.  (a)  The official nonprofit partner shall be audited annually by an independent auditor.  The partner shall file the audit with the commission.(b)  The official nonprofit partner's financial transactions involving and financial records relating to state money held by the nonprofit partner are subject to audit by the state auditor as provided in Section 321.013, Government Code.|Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 968, Sec. 27, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.|
TX Pks & Wildlife Code § 11.207 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Parks and Wildlife Code|Title 2 - Parks and Wildlife Department|Chapter 11 - Parks and Wildlife Department|Subchapter J. Nonprofit Partnerships|Section 11.207. Expenditures; Limits

Sec. 11.207.  EXPENDITURES;  LIMITS.  (a)  The department shall direct, by the terms of the contract or grant, how a nonprofit partner may spend any state money it receives.(b)  A state employee may not directly spend or obligate a nonprofit partner's money.(c)  A nonprofit partner may not spend state money to:(1)  lobby or otherwise attempt to influence a member of the legislature;  or(2)  directly or indirectly attempt to influence legislation.|Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 968, Sec. 27, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.|
TX Pks & Wildlife Code § 11.208 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Parks and Wildlife Code|Title 2 - Parks and Wildlife Department|Chapter 11 - Parks and Wildlife Department|Subchapter J. Nonprofit Partnerships|Section 11.208. Partnership With Nonprofit Serving Veterans

Sec. 11.208.  PARTNERSHIP WITH NONPROFIT SERVING VETERANS.  (a)  In this section, "veteran" means a person who has served in the United States armed forces.(b)  The department may select and cooperate with one or more nonprofit partners that exclusively serve veterans to promote hunting and fishing by those veterans.  A selection under this section must be approved by the commission.(c)  A veteran who is a resident of this state and who is served by a nonprofit selected under Subsection (b) may:(1)  hunt on one day without holding a hunting license required under Chapter 42 if accompanied by a representative of the nonprofit partner who holds the appropriate license; and(2)  fish on one day without holding a fishing license required under Chapter 46 if accompanied by a representative of the nonprofit partner who holds the appropriate license.(d)  The commission by rule shall establish:(1)  criteria under which the department may select a nonprofit partner under this section; and(2)  guidelines under which a representative of or a veteran served by a nonprofit partner may engage in hunting or fishing activities under this section.|Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 260 (H.B. 1728), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2021.|
TX Pks & Wildlife Code § 11.221 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Parks and Wildlife Code|Title 2 - Parks and Wildlife Department|Chapter 11 - Parks and Wildlife Department|Subchapter J. -1. For-Profit Partnerships|Section 11.221. Definitions

Sec. 11.221.  DEFINITIONS.  In this subchapter:(1)  "Official corporate partner" means a for-profit entity that:(A)  is designated an official corporate partner by the department;(B)  works with the department to raise funds for state site operations and maintenance or other priority projects or programs; and(C)  is selected as provided under Section 11.222.(2)  "State site" means a state park, natural area, wildlife management area, fish hatchery, or historic site under the jurisdiction of the department.|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 152 (H.B. 1300), Sec. 1, eff. May 28, 2011.|
TX Pks & Wildlife Code § 11.222 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Parks and Wildlife Code|Title 2 - Parks and Wildlife Department|Chapter 11 - Parks and Wildlife Department|Subchapter J. -1. For-Profit Partnerships|Section 11.222. Selection; Contract

Sec. 11.222.  SELECTION; CONTRACT.  (a)  Subject to commission approval, the department may select a for-profit entity as an official corporate partner.(b)  The department may contract with one or more official corporate partners to raise funds for state site operations and maintenance or other priority projects or programs.|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 152 (H.B. 1300), Sec. 1, eff. May 28, 2011.|
TX Pks & Wildlife Code § 11.223 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Parks and Wildlife Code|Title 2 - Parks and Wildlife Department|Chapter 11 - Parks and Wildlife Department|Subchapter J. -1. For-Profit Partnerships|Section 11.223. Gifts and Grants; Fund-Raising

Sec. 11.223.  GIFTS AND GRANTS; FUND-RAISING.  (a)  To raise funds for state site operations and maintenance or other priority projects or programs, an official corporate partner may accept contributions, gifts, grants, and promotional campaign proceeds on behalf of the department or provide contributions, gifts, grants, and promotional campaign proceeds to the department. The department shall ensure that an official corporate partner transfers the contributions, gifts, grants, and promotional campaign proceeds accepted on behalf of the department to the department as soon as possible.(b)  The department may contract with one or more official corporate partners to conduct joint promotional campaigns or other fund-raising efforts conducted by the department to raise funds for state site operations and maintenance or other priority projects or programs.|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 152 (H.B. 1300), Sec. 1, eff. May 28, 2011.|
TX Pks & Wildlife Code § 11.224 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Parks and Wildlife Code|Title 2 - Parks and Wildlife Department|Chapter 11 - Parks and Wildlife Department|Subchapter J. -1. For-Profit Partnerships|Section 11.224. Use of Funds

Sec. 11.224.  USE OF FUNDS.  Money received by the department under this subchapter, including money received under a contract or licensing or other agreement or as a gift or grant, may be used only for state site operations and maintenance or other priority projects or programs.|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 152 (H.B. 1300), Sec. 1, eff. May 28, 2011.|
TX Pks & Wildlife Code § 11.225 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Parks and Wildlife Code|Title 2 - Parks and Wildlife Department|Chapter 11 - Parks and Wildlife Department|Subchapter J. -1. For-Profit Partnerships|Section 11.225. Rules

Sec. 11.225.  RULES.  The commission shall adopt rules to implement this subchapter, including rules that establish guidelines or best practices for official corporate partners.|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 152 (H.B. 1300), Sec. 1, eff. May 28, 2011.|
TX Pks & Wildlife Code § 11.226 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Parks and Wildlife Code|Title 2 - Parks and Wildlife Department|Chapter 11 - Parks and Wildlife Department|Subchapter J. -1. For-Profit Partnerships|Section 11.226. Other Donation Authority Not Limited

Sec. 11.226.  OTHER DONATION AUTHORITY NOT LIMITED.  This subchapter does not limit the department's authority to accept donations that are otherwise authorized.|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 152 (H.B. 1300), Sec. 1, eff. May 28, 2011.|
TX Pks & Wildlife Code § 11.251 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Parks and Wildlife Code|Title 2 - Parks and Wildlife Department|Chapter 11 - Parks and Wildlife Department|Subchapter K. Management and Efficiency Reviews|Section 11.251. Maintenance Equipment Review System

Sec. 11.251.  MAINTENANCE EQUIPMENT REVIEW SYSTEM.  (a)  In this section:(1)  "Maintenance equipment" means personal property owned by the department that is used to administer, operate, preserve, repair, expand, or otherwise maintain real property, including improvements and fixtures, owned or operated by the department.(2)  "Outdated equipment" means equipment:(A)  that has a fair market value that is less than the annual cost of maintaining the equipment in working order;(B)  that is not operational and cannot reasonably be made operational; or(C)  that no longer serves a department purpose.(b)  The commission by rule shall establish an equipment review system through which the department annually determines whether any of the department's maintenance equipment has become outdated equipment since the last date the department conducted an equipment review under this section.(c)  The equipment review system established under Subsection (b) must require the department to sell any outdated equipment in the manner and at the time specified by the commission by rule.(d)  The department shall deposit proceeds from the sale of equipment under this section to the credit of the appropriate parks and wildlife account.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1159 (H.B. 12), Sec. 18, eff. June 15, 2007.|
TX Pks & Wildlife Code § 11.252 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Parks and Wildlife Code|Title 2 - Parks and Wildlife Department|Chapter 11 - Parks and Wildlife Department|Subchapter K. Management and Efficiency Reviews|Section 11.252. Maintenance Provider Review System

Sec. 11.252.  MAINTENANCE PROVIDER REVIEW SYSTEM.  (a)  In this section "maintenance" includes the administration, operation, preservation, repair, and expansion of personal property owned by the department and real property owned or operated by the department.(b)  The commission by rule shall establish a maintenance provider review system through which the department annually determines whether a maintenance task performed by the department could be performed by a third-party contractor in a manner that:(1)  is more cost-effective than the department's manner of performing the maintenance task; and(2)  yields a result that is equal to or greater than the quality of the result produced by the department performing the task.(c)  The maintenance provider review system established under Subsection (b) must require the department to contract with a third party for the performance of any maintenance task performed by the department that could be performed by a third-party contractor in the manner that meets the criteria described by Subsection (b) after the department's cost of administering the contract is added to the cost of performance by the third party.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1159 (H.B. 12), Sec. 18, eff. June 15, 2007.|