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TX Loc Govt Code § 307.021 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Local Government Code|Title 10 - Parks and Other Recreational and Cultural Resources|Subtitle A - Municipal Parks and Other Recreational and Cultural Resources|Chapter 307 - Use of Tidelands for Park Purposes: Gulf Coast Municipalities With Population of 60,000 or More|Subchapter B. Management and Development of Park Land|Section 307.021. Management and Development of Park; Pier

Sec. 307.021.  MANAGEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT OF PARK;  PIER.  (a)  The governing body of a municipality is entitled to manage and control the park land for park purposes as provided by this chapter.(b)  The governing body may acquire, erect, construct, repair, enlarge, extend, improve, remodel, furnish, equip, operate, and maintain on the park land not more than one pier extending from the shore and other structures on the pier to provide facilities for recreation, amusement, comfort, assemblies, and lodging of the public.(c)  The pier may not:(1)  extend into the gulf for a distance of more than 2,000 feet from the line of ordinary high tide;(2)  extend into any part of a channel deepened or improved for commercial navigation or between the shoreline and any such channel;  or(3)  extend into any arm, inlet, bay, or body of water other than the main body of the Gulf of Mexico.(d)  The governing body may determine the suitability of structures or facilities to be provided on the pier and may allow for the erection, provision, operation, and maintenance of any structure or facility for the convenience and comfort of the public, including one or more of the following:(1)  theaters;(2)  restaurants;(3)  accommodations for overnight and transient guests;(4)  convention halls;(5)  dance halls;(6)  aquariums;(7)  exhibition halls;(8)  stadiums for aquatic or other sports;(9)  concession and amusement device stands or platforms;(10)  fishing platforms;(11)  walkways;(12)  restrooms, toilet facilities, and resting places;  and(13)  any other structure or facility reasonably adapted and suitable for park purposes on or in connection with the pier.|Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 149, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.|
TX Loc Govt Code § 307.022 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Local Government Code|Title 10 - Parks and Other Recreational and Cultural Resources|Subtitle A - Municipal Parks and Other Recreational and Cultural Resources|Chapter 307 - Use of Tidelands for Park Purposes: Gulf Coast Municipalities With Population of 60,000 or More|Subchapter B. Management and Development of Park Land|Section 307.022. Acquisition of Private Lands for Park

Sec. 307.022.  ACQUISITION OF PRIVATE LANDS FOR PARK.  The municipality may acquire by gift or purchase any interest in privately owned land within the limits of the municipality for use for park purposes in connection with the pier as the governing body of the municipality determines is necessary.|Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 149, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.|
TX Loc Govt Code § 307.023 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Local Government Code|Title 10 - Parks and Other Recreational and Cultural Resources|Subtitle A - Municipal Parks and Other Recreational and Cultural Resources|Chapter 307 - Use of Tidelands for Park Purposes: Gulf Coast Municipalities With Population of 60,000 or More|Subchapter B. Management and Development of Park Land|Section 307.023. Leases and Operating Agreements

Sec. 307.023.  LEASES AND OPERATING AGREEMENTS.  (a)  The governing body of the municipality may enter into any contract in connection with the pier and its facilities on terms it considers to be in the best interest of the municipality, including:(1)  a lease under which all or part of the pier is leased to one or more other parties;  and(2)  an operating contract under which all or part of the pier is to be operated by one or more other parties.(b)  A lease or operating contract must be authorized by ordinance or resolution adopted by the governing body and may cover any term of years not to exceed 40 years from the date of the lease or contract.(c)  All or part of the proceeds derived by the municipality from a lease or operating contract may be pledged to the payment of revenue bonds issued by the municipality under Subchapter C.(d)  A lease may authorize the lessee to acquire or construct improvements or facilities and may provide for the transfer of the improvements or facilities to the municipality at the termination of the lease.|Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 149, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.|
TX Loc Govt Code § 307.041 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Local Government Code|Title 10 - Parks and Other Recreational and Cultural Resources|Subtitle A - Municipal Parks and Other Recreational and Cultural Resources|Chapter 307 - Use of Tidelands for Park Purposes: Gulf Coast Municipalities With Population of 60,000 or More|Subchapter C. Financing|Section 307.041. Tax Bonds

Sec. 307.041.  TAX BONDS.  (a)  For the purpose of paying for all or part of the costs of acquiring privately owned land under Section 307.022 or the costs of constructing, furnishing, and equipping the pier or another structure connected with the pier, the municipality may borrow money, issue negotiable bonds, and levy and collect ad valorem taxes sufficient to pay the interest on and provide a sinking fund for the bonds.(b)  The bonds shall be issued in accordance with Subtitles A and C, Title 9, Government Code. If bonds for the purposes described by this section have been authorized at a previous election in accordance with that chapter, the bonds may be issued without an additional election.(c)  The governing body of the municipality may use bond proceeds to pay part of the cost of erecting, constructing, furnishing, or equipping a structure or improvement authorized by this chapter that, together with the interest in the land occupied by or used in connection with the structure or improvement and the income from the structure or improvement, is to be or has been mortgaged and encumbered for the purpose of paying the additional costs of acquiring, erecting, constructing, furnishing, or equipping the structure or improvement.|Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 149, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.  Amended by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1420, Sec. 8.313, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.|
TX Loc Govt Code § 307.044 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Local Government Code|Title 10 - Parks and Other Recreational and Cultural Resources|Subtitle A - Municipal Parks and Other Recreational and Cultural Resources|Chapter 307 - Use of Tidelands for Park Purposes: Gulf Coast Municipalities With Population of 60,000 or More|Subchapter C. Financing|Section 307.044. Refunding Revenue Bonds

Sec. 307.044.  REFUNDING REVENUE BONDS.  (a)  The governing body of the municipality may provide by ordinance for the issuance of revenue refunding bonds for the purpose of refunding outstanding revenue bonds and any accrued interest, interest on past due principal, interest on past due interest, and court judgments pertaining to past due principal and interest.(b)  The issuance of refunding bonds, the maturity dates and other details of the bonds, the rights of bond holders, and the duties and powers of the municipality in regard to the bonds are governed by the provisions of this chapter relating to original revenue bonds to the extent those provisions can be made applicable.(c)  Refunding bonds may bear interest at a rate higher than that borne by the underlying bonds, but may not exceed the maximum net effective interest rate applicable to those bonds.|Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 149, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.|
TX Loc Govt Code § 307.045 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Local Government Code|Title 10 - Parks and Other Recreational and Cultural Resources|Subtitle A - Municipal Parks and Other Recreational and Cultural Resources|Chapter 307 - Use of Tidelands for Park Purposes: Gulf Coast Municipalities With Population of 60,000 or More|Subchapter C. Financing|Section 307.045. Bonds as Negotiable Instruments and Authorized Investments

Sec. 307.045.  BONDS AS NEGOTIABLE INSTRUMENTS AND AUTHORIZED INVESTMENTS.  (a)  All bonds issued under this chapter are negotiable instruments under Chapter 3, Business & Commerce Code.(b)  The bonds are legal investments for banks, savings banks, trust companies, savings and loan associations, insurance companies, fiduciaries, trustees, and guardians, and for the sinking funds of municipalities, counties, school districts, and other political corporations or political subdivisions of the state.(c)  The bonds are eligible to secure the deposit of any public funds of the state or of a municipality, county, school district, or other political corporation or political subdivision of the state.  The bonds are sufficient security for the deposits to the extent of their face value when accompanied by all unmatured appurtenant interest coupons.|Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 149, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.|
TX Loc Govt Code § 307.046 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Local Government Code|Title 10 - Parks and Other Recreational and Cultural Resources|Subtitle A - Municipal Parks and Other Recreational and Cultural Resources|Chapter 307 - Use of Tidelands for Park Purposes: Gulf Coast Municipalities With Population of 60,000 or More|Subchapter C. Financing|Section 307.046. Additional Tax; Time Warrants

Sec. 307.046.  ADDITIONAL TAX;  TIME WARRANTS.  (a)  In addition to the taxes authorized for the payment of principal of and interest on bonds, the governing body of the municipality may levy and collect an annual ad valorem tax for the purpose of:(1)  defraying in part the cost of acquiring, building, constructing, erecting, furnishing, or equipping the pier or a structure or improvement, or the cost of any interest in land in connection with the pier, structure, or improvement;  or(2)  repairing, enlarging, extending, altering, or improving the pier or a structure or improvement.(b)  The governing body may issue interest-bearing time warrants, payable from the taxes authorized by this section, and expend the proceeds for the same purposes for which the taxes may be levied.|Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 149, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.|
TX Loc Govt Code § 316.001 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Local Government Code|Title 10 - Parks and Other Recreational and Cultural Resources|Subtitle B - County Parks and Other Recreational and Cultural Resources|Chapter 316 - County Use Fees|Subchapter A. General Authority|Section 316.001. Authority to Set and Collect Fees

Sec. 316.001.  AUTHORITY TO SET AND COLLECT FEES.  Except as provided by Section 316.002, the commissioners court of a county may set and collect fees:(1)  for the use of county recreational facilities, including facilities constructed or installed in a county park; (2)  for the use of recreational services provided by the county;(3)  for the rental or sale of recreational supplies by the county in conjunction with the provision of county recreational facilities or services;  or(4)  for admission to a county park, if approved by a majority of the qualified voters of the county voting on the issue at a referendum election, which the commissioners court may order and hold for that purpose.|Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 149, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.  Amended by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 424, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 28, 1989.|
TX Loc Govt Code § 316.002 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Local Government Code|Title 10 - Parks and Other Recreational and Cultural Resources|Subtitle B - County Parks and Other Recreational and Cultural Resources|Chapter 316 - County Use Fees|Subchapter A. General Authority|Section 316.002. Exceptions

Sec. 316.002.  EXCEPTIONS.  This chapter does not authorize the commissioners court to set or collect a fee:(1)  for the use of a toilet or other restroom facility;(2)  for the sale of water for human consumption;  or(3)  for the use of a team sports facility, including a baseball, football, basketball, volleyball, or soccer facility, by a sports team composed primarily of minors and sponsored and supported by a nonprofit organization.|Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 149, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.  Amended by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 424, Sec. 2, eff. Aug. 28, 1989.|
TX Loc Govt Code § 316.003 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Local Government Code|Title 10 - Parks and Other Recreational and Cultural Resources|Subtitle B - County Parks and Other Recreational and Cultural Resources|Chapter 316 - County Use Fees|Subchapter A. General Authority|Section 316.003. Amount of Fees

Sec. 316.003.  AMOUNT OF FEES.  (a)  Except as provided by Subsection (b), the commissioners court may not set the fees in amounts that would produce more total revenue in a year than is necessary to pay the annual expense of providing all county recreational facilities and services.(b)  The commissioners court may set the fee for admission to a county park in an amount not to exceed the maximum amount provided by law for entrance to a state park.|Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 149, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.  Amended by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 424, Sec. 3, eff. Aug. 28, 1989.|
TX Loc Govt Code § 316.004 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Local Government Code|Title 10 - Parks and Other Recreational and Cultural Resources|Subtitle B - County Parks and Other Recreational and Cultural Resources|Chapter 316 - County Use Fees|Subchapter A. General Authority|Section 316.004. Special Circumstances; Waiver

Sec. 316.004.  SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES;  WAIVER.  The commissioners court may set and collect the fees in different amounts or may waive the fees in consideration of the following factors:(1)  the time of the day at which or the day of the week on which a facility or service is used;(2)  the size of a group wishing to use a facility or service;(3)  the special circumstances of certain classes of persons, including elderly persons and indigent persons;  or(4)  other factors that the court considers to justify a different fee or the waiver of a fee.|Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 149, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.|
TX Loc Govt Code § 316.005 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Local Government Code|Title 10 - Parks and Other Recreational and Cultural Resources|Subtitle B - County Parks and Other Recreational and Cultural Resources|Chapter 316 - County Use Fees|Subchapter A. General Authority|Section 316.005. Disposition of Fees

Sec. 316.005.  DISPOSITION OF FEES.  Fees collected under this chapter shall be deposited in the general fund of the county, and fees collected for admission to a county park may be used only to maintain or improve the county park the admission for which the fees were collected.|Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 149, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.  Amended by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 424, Sec. 4, eff. Aug. 28, 1989.|
TX Loc Govt Code § 316.021 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Local Government Code|Title 10 - Parks and Other Recreational and Cultural Resources|Subtitle B - County Parks and Other Recreational and Cultural Resources|Chapter 316 - County Use Fees|Subchapter B. Miscellaneous Provisions|Section 316.021. Museums and Historic Sites in Populous Counties

Sec. 316.021.  MUSEUMS AND HISTORIC SITES IN POPULOUS COUNTIES.  (a)  The commissioners court of a county with a population of 2.2 million or more may charge and collect a fee from the general public for admission to a county-operated museum, historical site, historical building, or other similar building or site.(b)  The commissioners court by order may set the admission fee authorized by this section.(c)  Admission fees charged and collected under this section shall be placed in a county special fund to be used by the commissioners court for the payment of costs associated with the administration, maintenance, security, or staffing necessary to operate the building or site.  The special fund may not be expended for purposes other than those associated with the building or site.|Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 149, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.  Amended by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 669, Sec. 93, 94, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.|
TX Loc Govt Code § 316.022 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Local Government Code|Title 10 - Parks and Other Recreational and Cultural Resources|Subtitle B - County Parks and Other Recreational and Cultural Resources|Chapter 316 - County Use Fees|Subchapter B. Miscellaneous Provisions|Section 316.022. Museums and Historic Sites in Certain Counties Operated by Nonprofit Organizations

Sec. 316.022.  MUSEUMS AND HISTORIC SITES IN CERTAIN COUNTIES OPERATED BY NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS.  (a)  The commissioners court of a county with a population of 2.2 million or more may enter into a contract with a nonprofit organization authorizing the nonprofit organization to:(1)  manage and operate a museum, historical site, historical building, or similar building or site in the county;  and(2)  charge and collect a fee from the general public for admission to the museum, historical site, historical building, or similar building or site if the nonprofit organization is not obligated to the county for capital improvements to the museum, historical site, historical building, or similar building or site.(b)  The commissioners court by order shall set the admission fee authorized by the contract.(c)  The funds generated by the admission fees are not required to be deposited in the county treasury.(d)  The nonprofit organization may spend funds generated by the admission fees for the payment of costs associated with the administration, maintenance, security, or staffing necessary to operate the building or site as approved by the commissioners court and provided by the contract.  The funds may not be spent for purposes other than those associated with the building or site.(e)  In this section, "nonprofit organization" means a private, nonprofit, tax-exempt organization described by Section 501(c)(3), Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (26 U.S.C. Section 501(c)(3)), as amended.|Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 800, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.  Amended by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 669, Sec. 95, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.|
TX Loc Govt Code § 318.001 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Local Government Code|Title 10 - Parks and Other Recreational and Cultural Resources|Subtitle B - County Parks and Other Recreational and Cultural Resources|Chapter 318 - Historic Preservation by Counties|Subchapter A. County Historical Commission|Section 318.001. Definition

Sec. 318.001.  DEFINITION.  In this subchapter, "commission" means the county historical commission.|Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 149, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.|
TX Loc Govt Code § 318.002 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Local Government Code|Title 10 - Parks and Other Recreational and Cultural Resources|Subtitle B - County Parks and Other Recreational and Cultural Resources|Chapter 318 - Historic Preservation by Counties|Subchapter A. County Historical Commission|Section 318.002. Establishment

Sec. 318.002.  ESTABLISHMENT.  The commissioners court of a county may appoint a county historical commission for the purpose of initiating and conducting programs suggested by the commissioners court and the Texas Historical Commission for the preservation of the county's historic cultural resources.  Programs suggested by the Texas Historical Commission must be consistent with the statewide preservation plan.  In suggesting programs, the Texas Historical Commission shall consider the fiscal and human resources the county has to conduct the programs.|Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 149, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.  Amended by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 377, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.|
TX Loc Govt Code § 318.003 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Local Government Code|Title 10 - Parks and Other Recreational and Cultural Resources|Subtitle B - County Parks and Other Recreational and Cultural Resources|Chapter 318 - Historic Preservation by Counties|Subchapter A. County Historical Commission|Section 318.003. Composition; Term

Sec. 318.003.  COMPOSITION;  TERM.  (a)  The commission must be composed of at least seven residents of the county.  Members of the commission must be individuals who broadly reflect the age, ethnic, and geographic diversity of the county.(b)  The members of the commission shall be appointed during the month of January of odd-numbered years and are appointed for a term of two years.  The commissioners court shall fill a vacancy on the commission for the remainder of the unexpired term.(c)  Each commission member must have an interest in historic preservation and an understanding of local history and resources.(d)  The commissioners court shall provide to the Texas Historical Commission a list of appointed members and the mailing address of each member.|Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 149, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.  Amended by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 377, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.|
TX Loc Govt Code § 318.004 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Local Government Code|Title 10 - Parks and Other Recreational and Cultural Resources|Subtitle B - County Parks and Other Recreational and Cultural Resources|Chapter 318 - Historic Preservation by Counties|Subchapter A. County Historical Commission|Section 318.004. Appointment by State

Sec. 318.004.  APPOINTMENT BY STATE.  If the commissioners court fails to appoint a commission by April 1 of each odd-numbered year, the Texas Historical Commission may appoint the commission after 30 days' written notice to the commissioners court of its intention to do so.  The county judge shall serve as commission chair during any interim period.|Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 149, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.  Amended by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 377, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.|
TX Loc Govt Code § 318.005 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Local Government Code|Title 10 - Parks and Other Recreational and Cultural Resources|Subtitle B - County Parks and Other Recreational and Cultural Resources|Chapter 318 - Historic Preservation by Counties|Subchapter A. County Historical Commission|Section 318.005. Meetings

Sec. 318.005.  MEETINGS.  (a)  The commission shall meet at least four times each year and may meet as often as the commission may determine under rules adopted by it for its own regulation.(b)  All meetings of the commission shall be conducted in accordance with the open meetings law, Chapter 551, Government Code.|Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 149, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.  Amended by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 377, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.|
TX Loc Govt Code § 318.006 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Local Government Code|Title 10 - Parks and Other Recreational and Cultural Resources|Subtitle B - County Parks and Other Recreational and Cultural Resources|Chapter 318 - Historic Preservation by Counties|Subchapter A. County Historical Commission|Section 318.006. Resource Identification

Sec. 318.006.  RESOURCE IDENTIFICATION.  (a)  The commission should institute and carry out a continuing survey of the county to determine the existence of historic buildings and other historical and archeological sites, private archeological collections, important endangered properties, or other historical features within the county, and should report the data collected to the commissioners court and the Texas Historical Commission.(b)  The commission should develop and maintain its inventory of surveyed individual properties and districts in accordance with standards established by the Texas Historical Commission.(c)  The commission should establish a system for the periodic review and assessment of the condition of designated properties in the county, including Recorded Texas Historic Landmarks, State Archeological Landmarks, and individual historic properties or districts listed in the National Register of Historic Places.  The commission should report the results of the review and assessment to the Texas Historical Commission.|Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 149, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.  Amended by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 377, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.|