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TX Civ Stat § 3 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Vernon's Civil Statutes|Title 86 - Lands--Public|Chapter 7 - General Provisions|Article 5421k-3. Sale of Land in Cayo Del Oso to City of Corpus Christi; Validation|Section 3. Conflict of Claims or Boundaries

Sec. 3. CONFLICT OF CLAIMS OR BOUNDARIES.  In the event of any conflict or claim of conflict between the boundaries of the tract of land described in such patent and the boundaries or claimed boundaries of previously validly titled land owned or claimed by private persons, the City of Corpus Christi is hereby authorized in its own behalf and as agent for the State of Texas to take proper action to resolve such conflict or claim of conflict, without cost or expense, however, to the State of Texas.  Without limiting the authority of said City otherwise herein granted or which it has by reason of its ownership, said City is hereby authorized to file suit in the name of the State of Texas to secure a judicial determination of said boundaries;  and said City is further authorized to establish the boundaries between the tract covered by said patent and any adjoining private owner or claimant by agreement, which boundary agreement or agreements shall be set forth in writing and shall be effective when approved by ordinance of said City adopted for such purpose.  In the event of any change in the boundaries of said tract as a result of judicial decree or by agreement in accordance herewith, corrected field notes of said tract shall be filed in the General Land Office and a corrected patent shall be issued to the City of Corpus Christi, its successors and assigns, subject to the provisions of this Act.
TX Civ Stat § 4 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Vernon's Civil Statutes|Title 86 - Lands--Public|Chapter 7 - General Provisions|Article 5421k-3. Sale of Land in Cayo Del Oso to City of Corpus Christi; Validation|Section 4. Improvement of Land; Title to Land

Sec. 4. IMPROVEMENT OF LAND;  TITLE TO LAND.  The City of Corpus Christi, its agents or assigns shall improve such portions of the land covered by said patent or any corrected patent as such city, its agents or assigns, deems suitable and proper therefor.  Such improvement shall consist of the raising or filling to a height of at least three (3) feet above the level of mean high tide, except for such part as may be devoted to channels, canals, or waterways.  Title to any portion of such land (except that devoted to channels, canals, or waterways) that has not been so improved by filling to such height before July 1, 1977, shall revert to the State of Texas, and from and after that date neither said city nor its assigns shall have any right, title, claim, or interest to such portion which has not been so improved.  No title shall revert, however, to the State of Texas as to any portion or portions which are filled to such height before July 1, 1977, including portions which are devoted to channels, canals, or waterways appurtenant to or used in connection with any portion so improved.
TX Civ Stat § 5 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Vernon's Civil Statutes|Title 86 - Lands--Public|Chapter 7 - General Provisions|Article 5421k-3. Sale of Land in Cayo Del Oso to City of Corpus Christi; Validation|Section 5. Powers of City to Convey or Retain Land; Other Powers

Sec. 5. POWERS OF CITY TO CONVEY OR RETAIN LAND;  OTHER POWERS.  Said city may retain all or any part of the land subject to this Act, and it may convey all or any part or parts of such land to others.  As to each tract or parcel of land which the city conveys to another or others, each such conveyance or conveyances shall:(A) Contain a condition subsequent, which shall provide that such grantee or grantees shall by the date specified in the conveyance, which date shall in no event be later than July 1, 1977, improve the particular tract or parcel of land included in such conveyance to the extent that it will be filled to a height of at least three (3) feet above mean high tide, except for such portions thereof as may be devoted to channels, canals, or waterways.  If the date specified in the conveyance is a date prior to July 1, 1977, such condition subsequent shall provide that if said condition is breached, title to the tract or parcel of land covered by said conveyance that is not so improved (except for such portions as may be devoted to channels, canals, or waterways) shall revert to the City of Corpus Christi, and the right of reentry retained by said city in the conveyance shall be immediately exercised;  and said city may thereafter retain such portion or portions of such tract or parcel, or may convey such portion or portions in the same manner as provided above.  If the date specified in the conveyance is July 1, 1977, such condition subsequent shall provide if said condition is breached, title to such portion or portions of the tract or parcel of land covered by said conveyance that are not so improved (except for such portions as may be devoted to channels, canals, or waterways) shall revert to the State of Texas;(B) Provide that such portion or portions of the tract or parcel of land covered by the conveyance which have been so improved, including such portions thereof as may be devoted to channels, canals, or waterways appurtenant to or used in connection with any portion so improved, shall, upon the written application to the City of Corpus Christi describing the improved area and the area devoted to channels, canals, or waterways appurtenant or used in connection therewith, be by the city by ordinance or resolution released of the condition subsequent and a proper recordable release shall be executed and delivered.  Any such ordinance or resolution of said city shall be binding upon all parties concerned, including the State of Texas, as to the making of the improvements in accordance herewith;  provided, however, that in the event the City of Corpus Christi conveys or leases all or any part of said land to any other person, persons, firms, corporation or entity of any nature, said city shall pay to the Texas Permanent Free School Fund a sum equal to one-half (1/2) of the reasonable market value thereof.
TX Civ Stat § 6 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Vernon's Civil Statutes|Title 86 - Lands--Public|Chapter 7 - General Provisions|Article 5421k-3. Sale of Land in Cayo Del Oso to City of Corpus Christi; Validation|Section 6. Plans and Contracts for Improvements; Powers of City

Sec. 6. PLANS AND CONTRACTS FOR IMPROVEMENTS;  POWERS OF CITY.  The City of Corpus Christi is hereby authorized to prepare or approve plans for the improvements covered by this Act, and to make and enter into such agreements or contracts relating to such improvements as in the judgment of the governing body thereof may be necessary or desirable, and such agreements or contracts may be with grantees or prospective grantees of all or any portion of the land subject to this Act, or other parties.
TX Civ Stat § 7 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Vernon's Civil Statutes|Title 86 - Lands--Public|Chapter 7 - General Provisions|Article 5421k-3. Sale of Land in Cayo Del Oso to City of Corpus Christi; Validation|Section 7. Repealer

Sec. 7. REPEALER.  The land subject to this Act, as identified in Section 1 hereof, shall henceforth be held subject to the provisions of this Act and all laws or parts of laws in conflict herewith are hereby repealed or modified to the extent of such conflict.
TX Civ Stat § 8 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Vernon's Civil Statutes|Title 86 - Lands--Public|Chapter 7 - General Provisions|Article 5421k-3. Sale of Land in Cayo Del Oso to City of Corpus Christi; Validation|Section 8. Law Cumulative

Sec. 8. LAW CUMULATIVE.  This Act shall be and is cumulative of all former grants and authorities from the State of Texas to the City of Corpus Christi.|Acts 1961, 57th Leg., p. 1089, ch. 489.Sec. 4 amended by Acts 1965, 59th Leg., p. 91, ch. 34, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 30, 1965;  Acts 1971, 62nd Leg., p. 1414, ch. 392, Sec. 1, eff. May 26, 1971.Sec. 5 amended by Acts 1965, 59th Leg., p. 91, ch. 34, Sec. 2, eff. Aug. 30, 1965;  Acts 1971, 62nd Leg., p. 1414, ch. 392, Sec. 2, eff. May 26, 1971.|
TX Civ Stat § 1.01 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Vernon's Civil Statutes|Title 109 - Pensions|Article 6243a-1. Pension System for Police Officers and Firefighters in Certain Cities|Part 1. Purpose|Section 1.01. Amendment, Restatement, and Consolidation

 Sec. 1.01.  AMENDMENT, RESTATEMENT, AND CONSOLIDATION.  (a)  The purpose of this article is to restate and amend the provisions of a former law governing the pension funds for police officers and fire fighters in certain municipalities (Chapter 4, Acts of the 43rd Legislature, 1st Called Session, 1933, also known as Article 6243a) having previously been amended and restated to permit the consolidation of the terms of certain pension plans created under Sections 1, 11A, and 11B of that Act for the purpose of simply and accurately reflecting the joint administration of the plans.(b)   This article does not take away or reduce any accrued benefit contained in the plans created under former Article 6243a or under this article as it existed on or before August 31, 2017.
TX Civ Stat § 2.02 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Vernon's Civil Statutes|Title 109 - Pensions|Article 6243a-1. Pension System for Police Officers and Firefighters in Certain Cities|Part 2. General Provisions|Section 2.02. Actuarial Assumptions

Sec. 2.02.  ACTUARIAL ASSUMPTIONS.  (a)  If the amount of any benefit or contribution is to be determined on the basis of actuarial assumptions that are not otherwise specifically set forth for that purpose in this article, the actuarial assumptions to be used are those earnings and mortality assumptions being used on the date of the determination by the pension system's qualified actuary and approved by the board.(b)  The actuarial assumptions being used at any particular time shall be attached by the executive director as an addendum to this article and treated for all purposes as a part of any plan created by this article.  The executive director shall promptly update any addendum to conform to any changed actuarial assumptions approved by the board.(c) The actuarial assumptions may be changed by the pension system's qualified actuary at any time if approved by the board, but no such change in actuarial assumptions may result in any decrease in benefits accrued as of the effective date of the change. For expiration of this section, see Subsection (e).
TX Civ Stat § 2.025 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Vernon's Civil Statutes|Title 109 - Pensions|Article 6243a-1. Pension System for Police Officers and Firefighters in Certain Cities|Part 2. General Provisions|Section 2.025. Independent Actuarial Analysis and Legislative Recommendations

Sec. 2.025.  INDEPENDENT ACTUARIAL ANALYSIS AND LEGISLATIVE RECOMMENDATIONS.  (a)  Before July 1, 2024, the State Pension Review Board shall select an independent actuary who the board shall hire to perform an actuarial analysis of the most recently completed actuarial valuation of the pension system. The independent actuary shall submit the analysis to the State Pension Review Board and the board not later than October 1, 2024.  The analysis must include the independent actuary's:(1)  conclusion regarding whether the pension system meets State Pension Review Board pension funding guidelines; and(2)  recommendations regarding changes to benefits or to member or city contribution rates.(b)  Subject to Subsection (d) of this section, not later than November 1, 2024, the board shall by rule adopt a plan that:(1)  complies with funding and amortization period requirements applicable to the pension system under Subchapter C, Chapter 802, Government Code; and(2)  takes into consideration the independent actuary's recommendations under Subsection (a)(2) of this section.(b-1)  The board shall provide a copy of the analysis prepared under Subsection (a) of this section and a summary of any rules adopted by the board under Subsection (b) of this section to the State Pension Review Board.(c)  Not later than December 1, 2024, the State Pension Review Board shall submit a report to the legislature regarding actions taken under this section.  The report required under this section must include a copy of the analysis prepared under Subsection (a) of this section and a summary of rules adopted by the board under Subsection (b) of this section.(d)  Notwithstanding any other provision of this article, a rule adopted by the board under Subsection (b) of this section that conflicts with a provision of this article remains in effect until:(1)  a law that is enacted by the legislature and becomes law preempts the rule; or(2)  the board amends the rule and the amendment takes effect, provided the board may only amend the rule if the pension system complies with the funding and amortization period requirements applicable to the pension system under Subchapter C, Chapter 802, Government Code.(e)  This section expires September 1, 2025.
TX Civ Stat § 2.03 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Vernon's Civil Statutes|Title 109 - Pensions|Article 6243a-1. Pension System for Police Officers and Firefighters in Certain Cities|Part 2. General Provisions|Section 2.03. References to Certain Law

Sec. 2.03.  REFERENCES TO CERTAIN LAW.  A reference to a statute made in this article includes a reference to any regulation, rule, order, or notice made by a governmental entity with the authority under law to adopt the regulation, rule, order, or notice, and on which the governmental entity intends persons to rely, as appropriate.
TX Civ Stat § 3.011 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Vernon's Civil Statutes|Title 109 - Pensions|Article 6243a-1. Pension System for Police Officers and Firefighters in Certain Cities|Part 3. Administration|Section 3.011. Nominations Committee

Sec. 3.011.  NOMINATIONS COMMITTEE.  (a)  Subject to Subsection (b) of this section, the nominations committee consists of:(1)  the executive director, who is a nonvoting member; and(2)  the president, chair, or other executive head of the following organizations or their successor organizations, or that person's designee:(A)  the Dallas Black Firefighters Association;(B)  the Black Police Association of Greater Dallas;(C)  the National Latino Law Enforcement Organization; (D)  the Dallas Fraternal Order Police Lodge 588;(E)  the Dallas Police Association; (F)  the Dallas Fire Fighters Association, International Association of Fire Fighters Local No. 58;(G)  the Dallas Hispanic Firefighters Association, Inc.;(H)  the Dallas Police Retired Officers Association;(I)  the Dallas Retired Firefighters Association;(J)  the Retired Black Firefighters Association of Dallas; and(K)  the Dallas Hispanic Retired Fire Fighters Association.(b)  If an organization described by Subsection (a)(2) of this section elects not to participate on the nominations committee, is prohibited from participating on the nominations committee under Subsection (g) of this section, or ceases to exist, the nominations committee members appointed under that subsection consist only of representatives of the remaining organizations, if any.(c)  The executive director shall serve as presiding officer of the nominations committee.(d)  The nominations committee shall meet at the call of the presiding officer.(e)  The nominations committee shall nominate trustees to the board in accordance with Sections 3.01(b)(2) and (b-3) of this article.(f)  A person serving on the nominations committee under Subsection (a)(2) of this section serves without compensation and may not be reimbursed for travel or other expenses incurred while conducting the business of the nominations committee.  The executive director may not receive additional compensation for service on the nominations committee.(g)  An organization described by Subsection (a)(2) of this section may not participate on the nominations committee unless the organization is in good standing with the secretary of state, if applicable.(h)  Chapter 2110, Government Code, does not apply to the nominations committee.(i)  The nominations committee may establish policies and procedures governing its operations.
TX Civ Stat § 3.012 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Vernon's Civil Statutes|Title 109 - Pensions|Article 6243a-1. Pension System for Police Officers and Firefighters in Certain Cities|Part 3. Administration|Section 3.012. Removal of Trustees

Sec. 3.012.  REMOVAL OF TRUSTEES.  (a)  In accordance with procedures adopted by board rule, a trustee:(1)  appointed under Section 3.01(b)(1) of this article may be removed by the mayor for cause; and(2)  elected under Section 3.01(b)(2), (3), or (4) of this article may be removed by the nominations committee for cause.(b)  It is a cause for removal of a trustee from the board that the trustee:(1)  does not have at the time of taking office the qualifications required by Section 3.01(b) or (b-1)(1) of this article, subject to Subsection (b-3) of that section;(2)  does not maintain during service on the board the qualifications required by Section 3.01(b) or (b-1)(1) of this article, subject to Subsection (b-3) of that section;(3)  is ineligible for membership under Section 3.01(b-1)(2) or (b-2) of this article; or(4)  is absent from more than 40 percent of the meetings that the trustee is eligible to attend during a calendar year without an excuse approved by a majority vote of the board.(c)  The validity of an action of the board is not affected by the fact that it is taken when a cause for removal of a trustee exists.(d)  If the executive director has knowledge that a potential cause for removal exists, the executive director shall notify the chairman of the board of the potential cause.  The chairman shall then notify the mayor or nominations committee, as appropriate, that a potential cause for removal exists.  If the potential cause for removal involves the chairman, the executive director shall notify the vice chairman or next highest ranking officer of the board, who shall then notify the mayor or nominations committee, as appropriate, that a potential cause for removal exists.
TX Civ Stat § 3.013 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Vernon's Civil Statutes|Title 109 - Pensions|Article 6243a-1. Pension System for Police Officers and Firefighters in Certain Cities|Part 3. Administration|Section 3.013. Trustee Training

Sec. 3.013.  TRUSTEE TRAINING.  (a)  A person who is appointed or elected to the board and qualifies for office as a trustee shall complete a training program that complies with this section.(b)  The training program must provide the person with information regarding:(1)  the law governing the pension system's operations;(2)  the programs, functions, rules, and budget of the pension system;(3)  the scope of and limitations on the rulemaking authority of the board;(4)  the results of the most recent formal audit of the pension system;(5)  the requirements of:(A)  laws relating to open meetings, public information, administrative procedure, and disclosing conflicts of interest; and(B)  other laws applicable to a trustee in performing the trustee's duties, including the board's fiduciary duties described under Section 3.01(a) of this article;(6)  the code or codes of ethics adopted under Section 3.01(r) of this article and any applicable ethics policies adopted by the Texas Ethics Commission; and(7)  financial training regarding the risks of investing in alternative investments.(c)  The executive director shall create a training manual that includes the information required by Subsection (b) of this section.  The executive director shall distribute a copy of the training manual annually to each trustee.  On receipt of the training manual, each trustee shall sign and submit to the executive director a statement acknowledging receipt of the training manual.
TX Civ Stat § 3.02 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Vernon's Civil Statutes|Title 109 - Pensions|Article 6243a-1. Pension System for Police Officers and Firefighters in Certain Cities|Part 3. Administration|Section 3.02. Professional Consultants

Sec. 3.02.  PROFESSIONAL CONSULTANTS.  In addition to the authority of the board to employ the services of certain consultants set forth in this article, the board has the authority to employ the services of any professional consultant recommended by the executive director, including investment advisors and investment managers, whenever the services of the consultants are considered necessary or desirable and in the best interests of the pension system, as determined by the board in consultation with the executive director.  A professional consultant shall receive such compensation as may be determined by the board in accordance with Section 4.01 of this article.
TX Civ Stat § 3.025 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Vernon's Civil Statutes|Title 109 - Pensions|Article 6243a-1. Pension System for Police Officers and Firefighters in Certain Cities|Part 3. Administration|Section 3.025. Chief Investment Officer

Sec. 3.025.  CHIEF INVESTMENT OFFICER.  The executive director may hire a chief investment officer, subject to confirmation by the board, to assist the pension system regarding the investment of assets of the fund.  Compensation for a chief investment officer hired under this section shall be made in accordance with Section 4.01 of this article.
TX Civ Stat § 3.03 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Vernon's Civil Statutes|Title 109 - Pensions|Article 6243a-1. Pension System for Police Officers and Firefighters in Certain Cities|Part 3. Administration|Section 3.03. Legal Advisor

Sec. 3.03.  LEGAL ADVISOR.  (a)  The city attorney of the city may ex officio be the legal advisor to the board.(b)  Subject to Subsection (b-1) of this section, the city attorney or an assistant city attorney may attend board meetings and may advise the board on any matter on which the pension system requests a legal opinion from the city attorney.(b-1)  The city attorney or an assistant city attorney is not required to provide an opinion under Subsection (b) of this section unless the opinion is requested by the city council on behalf of the pension system.  The city attorney or assistant city attorney may decline to provide the opinion if the subject matter of the request is too dependent on disputed facts to permit a generalized opinion, as determined by the city attorney or assistant city attorney.(c)  The board may retain other attorneys to serve as legal advisors to the board.  The executive director may hire a chief legal officer, subject to confirmation by the board, or other attorneys if necessary to carry out the business of the pension system.  Compensation for a chief legal officer or other attorneys hired under this subsection shall be made in accordance with Section 4.01 of this article.
TX Civ Stat § 4.01 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Vernon's Civil Statutes|Title 109 - Pensions|Article 6243a-1. Pension System for Police Officers and Firefighters in Certain Cities|Part 4. Finances|Section 4.01. Payment of Administrative and Professional Services Fees

Sec. 4.01.  PAYMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE AND PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FEES.  (a)  The board shall pay for all costs of administration out of the income from the fund when in the judgment of the board the costs are necessary, including the cost of:(1)  salaries and benefits for the executive director and administrative staff;(2)  office expenses;(3)  expenses associated with securing adequate office space and associated utilities;(4)  compensation for professional consultants, professional investment managers, or other persons providing professional services; and(5)  any other expenses approved by the board. (b)  Repealed by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 318 (H.B. 3158), Sec. 1.52(2), eff. September 1, 2017.(c)  No expenditure for the costs of administration, including the payment of any fee for professional consultants, professional investment management services, or any other person providing professional services, may be made from the fund without the approval of the board.(d)  After the board has developed an annual budget for the pension system, the budget shall be presented to the city manager for comment.  The city manager may request the board to reconsider the appropriation for any expenditure at a board meeting, but the board shall make the final determination concerning any appropriation.