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TX Loc Govt Code § 336.027 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Local Government Code|Title 10 - Parks and Other Recreational and Cultural Resources|Subtitle C - Parks and Other Recreational and Cultural Resources Provisions Applying to More Than One Type of Local Government|Chapter 336 - Multi-Jurisdictional Library Districts|Subchapter B. Creation of District; Elections|Section 336.027. Ballot Proposition

Sec. 336.027.  BALLOT PROPOSITION.  (a)  If the board calls an election to approve a sales tax, the ballot for the election shall be printed to permit voting for or against the proposition:  "The adoption of a sales tax in the __________ (name of district) at a rate up to __________ (rate of tax) percent to be used for district purposes."(b)  If the board calls an election to approve an ad valorem tax, the ballot for the election shall be printed to permit voting for or against the proposition:  "The adoption of an ad valorem tax in the __________ (name of district) at a rate up to __________ (rate of tax) cents per $100 valuation of property to be used for district purposes."|Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 883 (S.B. 1205), Sec. 2, eff. June 17, 2005.Amended by: Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1148 (S.B. 940), Sec. 5, eff. June 15, 2007.|
TX Loc Govt Code § 336.028 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Local Government Code|Title 10 - Parks and Other Recreational and Cultural Resources|Subtitle C - Parks and Other Recreational and Cultural Resources Provisions Applying to More Than One Type of Local Government|Chapter 336 - Multi-Jurisdictional Library Districts|Subchapter B. Creation of District; Elections|Section 336.028. Results of Election

Sec. 336.028.  RESULTS OF ELECTION.  (a)  If a majority of the voters voting in the election favor the adoption of a sales tax or of an ad valorem tax, the board shall by resolution declare the rate of the sales tax or the amount of the ad valorem tax adopted and enter the result in its minutes.(b)  If a majority of the voters voting in the election are not in favor of a tax under Subsection (a), the board shall declare the measure defeated and enter the result in its minutes.(c)  An order under Subsection (a) must:(1)  contain a description of the district's boundaries and a map of the district;(2)  state the election date; and(3)  state the total number of votes cast for and against the ballot proposition.(d)  The board must file in the deed records of the county in which the district is located a resolution issued under Subsection (a).|Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 883 (S.B. 1205), Sec. 2, eff. June 17, 2005.Amended by: Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1148 (S.B. 940), Sec. 6, eff. June 15, 2007.|
TX Loc Govt Code § 336.029 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Local Government Code|Title 10 - Parks and Other Recreational and Cultural Resources|Subtitle C - Parks and Other Recreational and Cultural Resources Provisions Applying to More Than One Type of Local Government|Chapter 336 - Multi-Jurisdictional Library Districts|Subchapter B. Creation of District; Elections|Section 336.029. Initial Board and Presiding Officer

Sec. 336.029.  INITIAL BOARD AND PRESIDING OFFICER.  (a)  Appointments to the initial board are made as provided by Subchapter C, except that the initial trustees shall agree to stagger their terms, with four members' terms expiring in two years and three members' terms expiring in one year.  If the trustees cannot agree on the initial staggering, the trustees shall draw lots to determine the staggering.(b)  The lead governmental entity shall appoint the board's initial presiding officer to serve a two-year term in that capacity.  The requirement of Section 336.056 that the board of trustees elect the presiding officer does not apply to the presiding officer appointed under this subsection.|Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 883 (S.B. 1205), Sec. 2, eff. June 17, 2005.|
TX Loc Govt Code § 336.030 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Local Government Code|Title 10 - Parks and Other Recreational and Cultural Resources|Subtitle C - Parks and Other Recreational and Cultural Resources Provisions Applying to More Than One Type of Local Government|Chapter 336 - Multi-Jurisdictional Library Districts|Subchapter B. Creation of District; Elections|Section 336.030. Repayment of Organizational Expenses

Sec. 336.030.  REPAYMENT OF ORGANIZATIONAL EXPENSES.  (a)  The district may:(1)  pay all costs and expenses necessarily incurred in the creation and organization of the district; and(2)  reimburse any person for money advanced for the costs and expenses described by Subdivision (1).(b)  Payments under this section may be made from money obtained from taxes or other district revenue.|Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 883 (S.B. 1205), Sec. 2, eff. June 17, 2005.|
TX Loc Govt Code § 336.051 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Local Government Code|Title 10 - Parks and Other Recreational and Cultural Resources|Subtitle C - Parks and Other Recreational and Cultural Resources Provisions Applying to More Than One Type of Local Government|Chapter 336 - Multi-Jurisdictional Library Districts|Subchapter C. Board of Trustees|Section 336.051. Governing Body

Sec. 336.051.  GOVERNING BODY.  A district is governed by a seven-member board of trustees.  The board has control over and shall manage the affairs of the district.|Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 883 (S.B. 1205), Sec. 2, eff. June 17, 2005.|
TX Loc Govt Code § 336.052 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Local Government Code|Title 10 - Parks and Other Recreational and Cultural Resources|Subtitle C - Parks and Other Recreational and Cultural Resources Provisions Applying to More Than One Type of Local Government|Chapter 336 - Multi-Jurisdictional Library Districts|Subchapter C. Board of Trustees|Section 336.052. Appointment

Sec. 336.052.  APPOINTMENT.  (a)  The lead governmental entity shall appoint four trustees to the board.(b)  The most populous county in which the district is located shall appoint three trustees to the board, unless the county is the lead governmental entity.  If the county is the lead governmental entity, the most populous municipality in the county shall appoint three trustees.|Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 883 (S.B. 1205), Sec. 2, eff. June 17, 2005.|
TX Loc Govt Code § 336.053 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Local Government Code|Title 10 - Parks and Other Recreational and Cultural Resources|Subtitle C - Parks and Other Recreational and Cultural Resources Provisions Applying to More Than One Type of Local Government|Chapter 336 - Multi-Jurisdictional Library Districts|Subchapter C. Board of Trustees|Section 336.053. Eligibility for Appointment

Sec. 336.053.  ELIGIBILITY FOR APPOINTMENT.  A person is eligible for appointment to the board if the person:(1)  resides in the district;(2)  is registered to vote in a county in which the district is located; and(3)  has recognized expertise in:(A)  library services;(B)  education;(C)  information technology;(D)  local or Texas history; or(E)  business management.|Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 883 (S.B. 1205), Sec. 2, eff. June 17, 2005.|
TX Loc Govt Code § 336.054 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Local Government Code|Title 10 - Parks and Other Recreational and Cultural Resources|Subtitle C - Parks and Other Recreational and Cultural Resources Provisions Applying to More Than One Type of Local Government|Chapter 336 - Multi-Jurisdictional Library Districts|Subchapter C. Board of Trustees|Section 336.054. Terms

Sec. 336.054.  TERMS.  (a)  Trustees serve staggered two-year terms.(b)  A trustee may not serve more than two consecutive terms or more than four terms.(c)  A trustee who has served two consecutive terms but fewer than four terms is eligible for appointment to a new term on the date one year after the date on which the trustee's former term ended.|Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 883 (S.B. 1205), Sec. 2, eff. June 17, 2005.|
TX Loc Govt Code § 336.055 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Local Government Code|Title 10 - Parks and Other Recreational and Cultural Resources|Subtitle C - Parks and Other Recreational and Cultural Resources Provisions Applying to More Than One Type of Local Government|Chapter 336 - Multi-Jurisdictional Library Districts|Subchapter C. Board of Trustees|Section 336.055. Vacancy

Sec. 336.055.  VACANCY.  A vacancy on the board shall be filled by appointment for the remainder of the unexpired term by the governmental entity that appointed the vacating member.|Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 883 (S.B. 1205), Sec. 2, eff. June 17, 2005.|
TX Loc Govt Code § 336.056 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Local Government Code|Title 10 - Parks and Other Recreational and Cultural Resources|Subtitle C - Parks and Other Recreational and Cultural Resources Provisions Applying to More Than One Type of Local Government|Chapter 336 - Multi-Jurisdictional Library Districts|Subchapter C. Board of Trustees|Section 336.056. Officers

Sec. 336.056.  OFFICERS.  (a)  The board shall elect a trustee to serve as the board's presiding officer.  The presiding officer presides at all board meetings and is the chief executive officer of the district.(b)  The board shall elect from among its members a vice presiding officer, a secretary, and any other officers the board considers necessary.(c)  The vice presiding officer acts as the presiding officer if the presiding officer is incapacitated or absent from a meeting.(d)  The secretary acts as the presiding officer if both the presiding officer and vice presiding officer are incapacitated or absent from a meeting.|Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 883 (S.B. 1205), Sec. 2, eff. June 17, 2005.|
TX Loc Govt Code § 336.057 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Local Government Code|Title 10 - Parks and Other Recreational and Cultural Resources|Subtitle C - Parks and Other Recreational and Cultural Resources Provisions Applying to More Than One Type of Local Government|Chapter 336 - Multi-Jurisdictional Library Districts|Subchapter C. Board of Trustees|Section 336.057. Meetings and Notice

Sec. 336.057.  MEETINGS AND NOTICE.  (a)  The board may establish regular meetings to conduct district business and may hold special meetings at other times as the business of the district requires.(b)  The board shall hold its meetings at a designated meeting place.|Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 883 (S.B. 1205), Sec. 2, eff. June 17, 2005.|
TX Loc Govt Code § 336.058 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Local Government Code|Title 10 - Parks and Other Recreational and Cultural Resources|Subtitle C - Parks and Other Recreational and Cultural Resources Provisions Applying to More Than One Type of Local Government|Chapter 336 - Multi-Jurisdictional Library Districts|Subchapter C. Board of Trustees|Section 336.058. Conflict of Interest in Contract

Sec. 336.058.  CONFLICT OF INTEREST IN CONTRACT.  (a)  For purposes of this section, a trustee who is an employee of, or a trustee related within the second degree by affinity or consanguinity as determined under Subchapter B, Chapter 573, Government Code, to a person who is financially interested in a contract is considered to be financially interested in the contract.(b)  A trustee who is financially interested in a contract may not vote on the acceptance of the contract or participate in the discussion on the contract.(c)  A trustee who is financially interested in a contract with the district shall disclose that fact to the other trustees.  The disclosure shall be entered into the minutes of the meeting.(d)  The failure of a trustee to disclose the trustee's financial interest in a contract and to have the disclosure entered in the minutes invalidates the contract.|Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 883 (S.B. 1205), Sec. 2, eff. June 17, 2005.|
TX Loc Govt Code § 336.101 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Local Government Code|Title 10 - Parks and Other Recreational and Cultural Resources|Subtitle C - Parks and Other Recreational and Cultural Resources Provisions Applying to More Than One Type of Local Government|Chapter 336 - Multi-Jurisdictional Library Districts|Subchapter D. Other Administrative Provisions|Section 336.101. Bylaws

Sec. 336.101.  BYLAWS.  The board may adopt bylaws to govern:(1)  the time, place, and manner of conducting board meetings;(2)  the powers, duties, and responsibilities of the board's officers and employees;(3)  the disbursement of money by a check, draft, or warrant;(4)  the appointment and authority of board committees;(5)  the keeping of accounts and other records; and(6)  any other matter the board considers appropriate.|Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 883 (S.B. 1205), Sec. 2, eff. June 17, 2005.|
TX Loc Govt Code § 336.102 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Local Government Code|Title 10 - Parks and Other Recreational and Cultural Resources|Subtitle C - Parks and Other Recreational and Cultural Resources Provisions Applying to More Than One Type of Local Government|Chapter 336 - Multi-Jurisdictional Library Districts|Subchapter D. Other Administrative Provisions|Section 336.102. Employees

Sec. 336.102.  EMPLOYEES.  (a)  The board may employ any person the board considers necessary for conducting the district's affairs.(b)  The board may remove any employee.|Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 883 (S.B. 1205), Sec. 2, eff. June 17, 2005.|
TX Loc Govt Code § 336.103 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Local Government Code|Title 10 - Parks and Other Recreational and Cultural Resources|Subtitle C - Parks and Other Recreational and Cultural Resources Provisions Applying to More Than One Type of Local Government|Chapter 336 - Multi-Jurisdictional Library Districts|Subchapter D. Other Administrative Provisions|Section 336.103. Executive Director

Sec. 336.103.  EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR.  (a)  The board may employ an executive director to administer the affairs of the district under policies and requirements established by the board.(b)  The board shall set the compensation of the executive director.(c)  The board may delegate to the executive director the board's authority to hire, establish the compensation of, review the performance of, discipline, or remove a district employee.|Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 883 (S.B. 1205), Sec. 2, eff. June 17, 2005.|
TX Loc Govt Code § 336.104 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Local Government Code|Title 10 - Parks and Other Recreational and Cultural Resources|Subtitle C - Parks and Other Recreational and Cultural Resources Provisions Applying to More Than One Type of Local Government|Chapter 336 - Multi-Jurisdictional Library Districts|Subchapter D. Other Administrative Provisions|Section 336.104. Qualifications of Executive Director or Library Director

Sec. 336.104.  QUALIFICATIONS OF EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OR LIBRARY DIRECTOR.  The board shall ensure that the executive director or a subordinate library director has all necessary qualifications to oversee library services in the district. |Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 883 (S.B. 1205), Sec. 2, eff. June 17, 2005.Amended by: Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 251 (S.B. 913), Sec. 10, eff. September 1, 2007.|
TX Loc Govt Code § 336.105 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Local Government Code|Title 10 - Parks and Other Recreational and Cultural Resources|Subtitle C - Parks and Other Recreational and Cultural Resources Provisions Applying to More Than One Type of Local Government|Chapter 336 - Multi-Jurisdictional Library Districts|Subchapter D. Other Administrative Provisions|Section 336.105. Bond

Sec. 336.105.  BOND.  The board may require an officer or employee to execute a bond payable to the district and conditioned on the faithful performance of the person's duties.|Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 883 (S.B. 1205), Sec. 2, eff. June 17, 2005.|
TX Loc Govt Code § 336.106 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Local Government Code|Title 10 - Parks and Other Recreational and Cultural Resources|Subtitle C - Parks and Other Recreational and Cultural Resources Provisions Applying to More Than One Type of Local Government|Chapter 336 - Multi-Jurisdictional Library Districts|Subchapter D. Other Administrative Provisions|Section 336.106. Employee Plans

Sec. 336.106.  EMPLOYEE PLANS.  (a)  The board may provide for and administer a workers' compensation, health benefit, retirement, disability, or death compensation plan for district employees.(b)  The board may adopt a plan to accomplish the purpose of this section.(c)  The board, after notice and a hearing, may change any plan or rule adopted under this section.|Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 883 (S.B. 1205), Sec. 2, eff. June 17, 2005.|
TX Loc Govt Code § 336.107 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Local Government Code|Title 10 - Parks and Other Recreational and Cultural Resources|Subtitle C - Parks and Other Recreational and Cultural Resources Provisions Applying to More Than One Type of Local Government|Chapter 336 - Multi-Jurisdictional Library Districts|Subchapter D. Other Administrative Provisions|Section 336.107. Records; Secretary

Sec. 336.107.  RECORDS; SECRETARY.  (a)  The secretary is responsible for ensuring that all district books and other records are properly maintained.(b)  The board may appoint the executive director or an employee as assistant or deputy secretary to assist the secretary in performing the secretary's duties under this section.  The assistant or deputy secretary may certify the authenticity of any district record.|Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 883 (S.B. 1205), Sec. 2, eff. June 17, 2005.|
TX Loc Govt Code § 336.151 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Local Government Code|Title 10 - Parks and Other Recreational and Cultural Resources|Subtitle C - Parks and Other Recreational and Cultural Resources Provisions Applying to More Than One Type of Local Government|Chapter 336 - Multi-Jurisdictional Library Districts|Subchapter E. Powers and Duties|Section 336.151. General Powers of District

Sec. 336.151.  GENERAL POWERS OF DISTRICT.  A district has all authority necessary to accomplish district purposes.|Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 883 (S.B. 1205), Sec. 2, eff. June 17, 2005.|
TX Loc Govt Code § 336.152 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Local Government Code|Title 10 - Parks and Other Recreational and Cultural Resources|Subtitle C - Parks and Other Recreational and Cultural Resources Provisions Applying to More Than One Type of Local Government|Chapter 336 - Multi-Jurisdictional Library Districts|Subchapter E. Powers and Duties|Section 336.152. Rules; Violation of Rules

Sec. 336.152.  RULES; VIOLATION OF RULES.  (a)  The board may adopt reasonable rules to accomplish district purposes.(b)  The board may set monetary charges in reasonable amounts for the violation of a district rule.(c)  The board may exclude from the use of a public library a person who intentionally violates a rule adopted by the board under this section.|Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 883 (S.B. 1205), Sec. 2, eff. June 17, 2005.|
TX Loc Govt Code § 336.153 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Local Government Code|Title 10 - Parks and Other Recreational and Cultural Resources|Subtitle C - Parks and Other Recreational and Cultural Resources Provisions Applying to More Than One Type of Local Government|Chapter 336 - Multi-Jurisdictional Library Districts|Subchapter E. Powers and Duties|Section 336.153. Location of Public Library Facilities

Sec. 336.153.  LOCATION OF PUBLIC LIBRARY FACILITIES.  A district may locate a public library facility at any place in the district, including the territory of a political subdivision within the district.|Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 883 (S.B. 1205), Sec. 2, eff. June 17, 2005.|
TX Loc Govt Code § 336.154 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Local Government Code|Title 10 - Parks and Other Recreational and Cultural Resources|Subtitle C - Parks and Other Recreational and Cultural Resources Provisions Applying to More Than One Type of Local Government|Chapter 336 - Multi-Jurisdictional Library Districts|Subchapter E. Powers and Duties|Section 336.154. Contracts

Sec. 336.154.  CONTRACTS.  A district may contract with any person for any district purpose.|Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 883 (S.B. 1205), Sec. 2, eff. June 17, 2005.|
TX Loc Govt Code § 336.155 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Local Government Code|Title 10 - Parks and Other Recreational and Cultural Resources|Subtitle C - Parks and Other Recreational and Cultural Resources Provisions Applying to More Than One Type of Local Government|Chapter 336 - Multi-Jurisdictional Library Districts|Subchapter E. Powers and Duties|Section 336.155. Agreements With Other Political Subdivisions

Sec. 336.155.  AGREEMENTS WITH OTHER POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS.  (a)  A district may contract with a municipality, county, or other political subdivision for the district to provide public library services outside the district.(b)  A district may enter into one or more agreements with any municipality included in the area of the district for the acquisition or operation of the municipality's library facilities.(c)  A district and a political subdivision may enter into an agreement for any district purpose.|Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 883 (S.B. 1205), Sec. 2, eff. June 17, 2005.Amended by: Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1148 (S.B. 940), Sec. 7, eff. June 15, 2007.|
TX Loc Govt Code § 336.156 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Local Government Code|Title 10 - Parks and Other Recreational and Cultural Resources|Subtitle C - Parks and Other Recreational and Cultural Resources Provisions Applying to More Than One Type of Local Government|Chapter 336 - Multi-Jurisdictional Library Districts|Subchapter E. Powers and Duties|Section 336.156. Property and Equipment

Sec. 336.156.  PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT.  (a)  A district may construct, acquire, own, lease, operate, maintain, repair, or improve any land, works, materials, supplies, improvements, facilities, equipment, vehicles, machinery, appliances, or other property as necessary.(b)  If a district acquires property of any kind related to the operation of a public library, the district may assume the contracts and obligations of the previous owner.(c)  A district may hold, use, sell, lease, dispose of, and acquire, by any means, property and licenses, patents, rights, and other interests necessary, convenient, or useful to the exercise of any district power.|Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 883 (S.B. 1205), Sec. 2, eff. June 17, 2005.|
TX Loc Govt Code § 336.157 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Local Government Code|Title 10 - Parks and Other Recreational and Cultural Resources|Subtitle C - Parks and Other Recreational and Cultural Resources Provisions Applying to More Than One Type of Local Government|Chapter 336 - Multi-Jurisdictional Library Districts|Subchapter E. Powers and Duties|Section 336.157. Surplus Property

Sec. 336.157.  SURPLUS PROPERTY.  A district may sell, lease, or dispose of in any other manner and at any time:(1)  any right, interest, or property of the district that is not needed for, or, if a lease, is inconsistent with, the efficient operation and maintenance of a public library; or(2)  surplus materials or other property that is not needed for a district purpose.|Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 883 (S.B. 1205), Sec. 2, eff. June 17, 2005.|
TX Loc Govt Code § 336.158 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Local Government Code|Title 10 - Parks and Other Recreational and Cultural Resources|Subtitle C - Parks and Other Recreational and Cultural Resources Provisions Applying to More Than One Type of Local Government|Chapter 336 - Multi-Jurisdictional Library Districts|Subchapter E. Powers and Duties|Section 336.158. Suits

Sec. 336.158.  SUITS.  (a)  A district may sue and be sued in any court of this state in the name of the district.(b)  A court of this state shall take judicial notice of the establishment of a district.(c)  A district is not required to give security for costs in a suit or to give a supersedeas or cost bond in an appeal of a judgment.|Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 883 (S.B. 1205), Sec. 2, eff. June 17, 2005.|