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TX Loc Govt Code § 321.001 (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 321 - Island Parks, Beach Parks, and Public Beaches of Coastal Counties|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 321.001. Eligible Counties

Sec. 321.001.  ELIGIBLE COUNTIES.  (a)  A county that borders on the Gulf of Mexico and that has within its boundaries one or more islands or parts of islands suitable for park purposes may act under this chapter for the purpose of improving, equipping, maintaining, financing, and operating one or more parks on those islands.(b)  The suitability of an island or part of an island for park purposes is conclusively established when the commissioners court of the county by order makes a finding that the island or part of an island is suitable for park purposes.|Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 149, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.|
TX Loc Govt Code § 321.002 (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 321 - Island Parks, Beach Parks, and Public Beaches of Coastal Counties|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 321.002. Definition

Sec. 321.002.  DEFINITION.  In this chapter, "board" means the board of park commissioners.|Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 149, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.|
TX Loc Govt Code § 321.003 (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 321 - Island Parks, Beach Parks, and Public Beaches of Coastal Counties|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 321.003. Creation of Parks Board

Sec. 321.003.  CREATION OF PARKS BOARD.  The commissioners court by order may create a board to be known as the Board of Park Commissioners.|Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 149, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.|
TX Loc Govt Code § 321.004 (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 321 - Island Parks, Beach Parks, and Public Beaches of Coastal Counties|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 321.004. Exercise of Powers by Commissioners Court

Sec. 321.004.  EXERCISE OF POWERS BY COMMISSIONERS COURT.  (a)  If the commissioners court has not attempted to create a board, or if the creation of a board is declared by a court to be invalid, the commissioners court may exercise the powers and perform the duties of the board under this chapter.  The commissioners court may ratify the actions taken by a board before the declaration of the board's invalidity.(b)  This section does not authorize the commissioners court to limit or restrict the board from exercising the powers conferred on the board by law.|Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 149, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.|
TX Loc Govt Code § 321.021 (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 321 - Island Parks, Beach Parks, and Public Beaches of Coastal Counties|Subchapter B. Board of Park Commissioners|Section 321.021. Composition; Term; Qualifications

Sec. 321.021.  COMPOSITION;  TERM;  QUALIFICATIONS.  (a)  The board must be composed of seven commissioners appointed by the county judge with the approval of the commissioners court.(b)  A commissioner serves for a term of two years from the date of appointment.(c)  A park commissioner may not be an officer or employee of the county or of a municipality in the county.|Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 149, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.|
TX Loc Govt Code § 321.022 (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 321 - Island Parks, Beach Parks, and Public Beaches of Coastal Counties|Subchapter B. Board of Park Commissioners|Section 321.022. Vacancy

Sec. 321.022.  VACANCY.  A vacancy on the board shall be filled by appointment of the county judge for the unexpired term.|Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 149, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.|
TX Loc Govt Code § 321.023 (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 321 - Island Parks, Beach Parks, and Public Beaches of Coastal Counties|Subchapter B. Board of Park Commissioners|Section 321.023. Oath; Bond

Sec. 321.023.  OATH;  BOND.  (a)  Within 15 days after the date a park commissioner is appointed, the commissioner must qualify by taking the official oath and by filing a good and sufficient bond with the county clerk.(b)  The bond must be:(1)  payable to the order of the county judge;(2)  approved by the commissioners court;(3)  in an amount prescribed by the commissioners court of $5,000 or more;  and(4)  conditioned that the commissioner will faithfully perform the duties of park commissioner, including the proper handling of money that comes into the hands of the commissioner in the commissioner's capacity as park commissioner.(c)  The board shall pay the cost of the bond.|Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 149, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.|
TX Loc Govt Code § 321.024 (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 321 - Island Parks, Beach Parks, and Public Beaches of Coastal Counties|Subchapter B. Board of Park Commissioners|Section 321.024. Certificate of Appointment

Sec. 321.024.  CERTIFICATE OF APPOINTMENT.  A certificate of appointment executed by the county judge and attested by the county clerk shall be filed with the county clerk.  The certificate is conclusive evidence of the proper appointment of the commissioner.|Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 149, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.|
TX Loc Govt Code § 321.025 (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 321 - Island Parks, Beach Parks, and Public Beaches of Coastal Counties|Subchapter B. Board of Park Commissioners|Section 321.025. Organization; Meetings

Sec. 321.025.  ORGANIZATION;  MEETINGS.  (a)  The board shall elect from its membership a chairman, vice-chairman, secretary, and treasurer, except that the first chairman shall be designated by the county judge at the time of appointment of the first board.  The member designated as the first chairman serves in that capacity until the expiration of the term to which the member was appointed or until the member vacates office during that term.(b)  The offices of secretary and treasurer may be held by the same person.  If either the secretary or treasurer is absent or unavailable, the other may act for and perform the duties of the absent or unavailable officer.(c)  The board shall hold regular meetings at times to be fixed by the board and may hold special meetings as necessary.(d)  The board may act on the majority vote of a quorum.|Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 149, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.|
TX Loc Govt Code § 321.026 (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 321 - Island Parks, Beach Parks, and Public Beaches of Coastal Counties|Subchapter B. Board of Park Commissioners|Section 321.026. Expenses

Sec. 321.026.  EXPENSES.  A park commissioner's approved compensation and expenses shall be paid in due time by the board's check or warrant.|Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 149, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.|
TX Loc Govt Code § 321.027 (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 321 - Island Parks, Beach Parks, and Public Beaches of Coastal Counties|Subchapter B. Board of Park Commissioners|Section 321.027. Conflict of Interest

Sec. 321.027.  CONFLICT OF INTEREST.  (a)  A park commissioner or employee of the board may not acquire a direct or indirect pecuniary interest in any improvements, concessions, equipment, or business located in a park administered by the board.(b)  A park commissioner or employee of the board may not have a direct or indirect interest in any contract or proposed contract for construction, materials, or services in connection with or related to a park administered by the board.|Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 149, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.|
TX Loc Govt Code § 321.028 (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 321 - Island Parks, Beach Parks, and Public Beaches of Coastal Counties|Subchapter B. Board of Park Commissioners|Section 321.028. Seal

Sec. 321.028.  SEAL.  The board shall adopt a seal, and the seal shall be placed on each lease, deed, or other instrument usually executed under seal and on other instruments as required by the board.|Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 149, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.|
TX Loc Govt Code § 321.041 (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 321 - Island Parks, Beach Parks, and Public Beaches of Coastal Counties|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 321.041. Personnel

Sec. 321.041.  PERSONNEL.  (a)  The board may employ permanent or temporary personnel, including secretaries, stenographers, bookkeepers, accountants, technical experts, and other agents.(b)  The board shall determine the qualifications, duties, and compensation of employees.(c)  The board may employ a manager for one or more parks and give the manager full authority for the management and operation of the parks subject only to the direction and orders of the board.|Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 149, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.|
TX Loc Govt Code § 321.042 (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 321 - Island Parks, Beach Parks, and Public Beaches of Coastal Counties|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 321.042. Depositories and Disbursements

Sec. 321.042.  DEPOSITORIES AND DISBURSEMENTS.  (a)  Money belonging to or under control of the board shall be deposited and secured in substantially the manner prescribed by law for county funds.(b)  The board shall select one or more depositories.(c)  A warrant or check for the withdrawal of money must be signed by an officer of the board and one other commissioner or by two bonded employees of the board.  The board by resolution entered in its minutes shall designate any employees authorized to sign a check or warrant.(d)  The board may disburse funds under its control for any lawful purpose for the benefit of a park under its control.|Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 149, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.|
TX Loc Govt Code § 321.043 (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 321 - Island Parks, Beach Parks, and Public Beaches of Coastal Counties|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 321.043. Contracts

Sec. 321.043.  CONTRACTS.  (a)  The board may without advertisement enter into a contract, including a lease or other agreement, with any person as the board considers necessary or convenient to carry out the purposes and powers granted by this chapter, including a contract connected with, incident to, or affecting the acquisition, financing, construction, equipment, maintenance, or operation of a facility located or to be located in or pertaining to a park under its control.(b)  To be effective, a contract must be:(1)  approved by resolution of the board;(2)  executed by the chairman or vice-chairman;  and(3)  attested by the secretary or treasurer.|Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 149, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.|
TX Loc Govt Code § 321.044 (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 321 - Island Parks, Beach Parks, and Public Beaches of Coastal Counties|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 321.044. Leases and Operating Agreements

Sec. 321.044.  LEASES AND OPERATING AGREEMENTS.  (a)  Concurrent with or at any time before the authorization for issuance of bonds secured by a pledge of the revenues of a designated facility of a park, the board may enter into a contract, including a lease, with any person for the operation of the facility.  The contract must specify the consideration or specify the method of determining the consideration.  The contract may be for a period determined by the board.(b)  The revenues from the contract may be pledged in the resolution or indenture as security or additional security for the revenue bonds.  If the contract is concurrent with the authorization for issuance of the bonds, the revenues constitute the sole or substantially all the security for the bonds.(c)  The contract must require that the rentals, tolls, and charges to be enforced by the lessee for the use or services provided by the facility be sufficient to yield at least in the aggregate money necessary to pay the reasonable operation and maintenance expenses to assure proper operation and maintenance of the facility, plus an amount that will assure income to the board to permit and assure payments into the funds and accounts in the manner, at the times, and in the amounts specified in the resolution.(d)  The contract may provide that the rentals, tolls, and charges may be sufficient to yield a reasonable profit to the other party to the contract, but to be realized only after payment in full of the obligation to the board.(e)  The contract may provide for payment of the annual consideration or rental in approximately equal monthly installments, and that failure to pay any required payment when due may be declared to be a breach of contract entitling the board under rules prescribed in the contract to declare the contract forfeited and to take over the operation and maintenance of the facility.  That remedy is cumulative of all others.|Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 149, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.|
TX Loc Govt Code § 321.045 (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 321 - Island Parks, Beach Parks, and Public Beaches of Coastal Counties|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 321.045. Rules

Sec. 321.045.  RULES.  The board may adopt reasonable rules applicable to tenants, concessioners, residents, and users of park facilities regulating hunting, fishing, boating, camping, and all other recreational and business privileges in the parks under the control of the board.|Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 149, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.|
TX Loc Govt Code § 321.046 (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 321 - Island Parks, Beach Parks, and Public Beaches of Coastal Counties|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 321.046. Grants

Sec. 321.046.  GRANTS.  The board may accept grants and gratuities in any form from any source approved by the board, including the government of the United States, this state, a public or private corporation, or any other person, for the purpose of promoting, establishing, or accomplishing the objectives, purposes, and powers provided by this chapter.|Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 149, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.|
TX Loc Govt Code § 321.047 (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 321 - Island Parks, Beach Parks, and Public Beaches of Coastal Counties|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 321.047. Financial Statement; Budget

Sec. 321.047.  FINANCIAL STATEMENT;  BUDGET.  (a)  On or before July 1 of each year, the board shall prepare and file with the county judge a complete financial statement showing the financial status of the board and the board's properties, funds, and indebtedness.(b)  The financial statement must be in two parts or prepared to show separately all information concerning:(1)  revenue bonds, the pledged income from facilities, and expenditures of that revenue;  and(2)  money appropriated to the board by the commissioners court and realized from taxation and money realized from the sale of tax-supported bonds previously issued by the commissioners court.(c)  At the same time the financial statement is filed, the board shall file with the county judge a proposed budget of its needs for the next calendar year.  To the extent that the board is able to finance its operations and to maintain its property from the revenues of facilities the income of which is pledged to the revenue bonds, no approval or authorization of the commissioners court is necessary.  However, the budget may involve only anticipated supplemental expenditures.(d)  The county judge shall incorporate the requested budget in the county budget to be prepared each year.  As part of the county's tentative budget, the items certified by the board are subject to the procedure for county budget prescribed by Chapter 111.(e)  The board shall operate the parks under its control the revenues of which are pledged to the payment of bonds in a manner that will produce gross revenues sufficient to pay the operation and maintenance expenses of the facilities without seeking from the commissioners court the appropriation of additional money for those expenses.|Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 149, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.|
TX Loc Govt Code § 321.048 (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 321 - Island Parks, Beach Parks, and Public Beaches of Coastal Counties|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 321.048. Suits; Legal Services

Sec. 321.048.  SUITS;  LEGAL SERVICES.  (a)  The board may sue and be sued in its own name.(b)  The board may request from the county attorney the legal services it requires.  In addition or in the alternative, the board may employ and compensate its own legal staff.|Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 149, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.|
TX Loc Govt Code § 321.049 (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 321 - Island Parks, Beach Parks, and Public Beaches of Coastal Counties|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 321.049. Records

Sec. 321.049.  RECORDS.  The board shall keep a complete account of each board meeting and proceeding and shall maintain the records of the board in a secure manner.  Those records are the property of the board and are subject to inspection by the commissioners court at all reasonable times during office hours on business days.  The preservation, microfilming, destruction, or other disposition of the records of the board is subject to the requirements of Subtitle C, Title 6, Local Government Code, and rules adopted under that subtitle.|Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 149, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.  Amended by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 1248, Sec. 62, eff. Sept. 1, 1989.|
TX Loc Govt Code § 321.071 (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 321 - Island Parks, Beach Parks, and Public Beaches of Coastal Counties|Subchapter D. Revenue Bonds|Section 321.071. Issuance; Purpose

Sec. 321.071.  ISSUANCE;  PURPOSE.  (a)  For the purpose of providing funds for the acquisition of permanent improvements to the island parks, or for the acquisition or construction of facilities to be used in or connected with or incident to the parks, the county may issue revenue bonds from time to time.(b)  The bonds are fully negotiable instruments under Chapter 3, Business & Commerce Code, and other laws of this state.(c)  Included among the permanent improvements and facilities that may be acquired through the issuance of bonds are bath houses;  bathing beaches;  swimming pools;  athletic fields;  golf courses;  stadiums;  coliseums;  auditoriums;  pavilions;  buildings and grounds for assembly, entertainment, health, and recreation;  restaurants and refreshment places;  yacht basins;  and landing strips and airports.(d)  The bonds must be authorized by order of the commissioners court passed on its own motion.  The order of the commissioners court may make covenants on behalf of the county as the court considers necessary and advisable, and the court shall perform or cause to be performed any covenants so made.(e)  The bonds must be issued in the name of the county, signed by the county judge, attested by the county clerk, and impressed with the seal of the commissioners court.(f)  The bonds must mature serially or otherwise in not more than 40 years and may be sold at a price and under terms determined by the county to be the most advantageous reasonably obtainable.  The net effective interest rate may not exceed the maximum rate provided by Chapter 1204, Government Code.(g)  The order authorizing the issuance of the bonds shall prescribe the details as to the bonds.  It may contain provisions for the calling of the bonds for redemption before their respective maturity dates at particular prices and times.  Except for rights of redemption expressly reserved in the order and the bonds, the bonds are not subject to redemption before their scheduled maturity dates.(h)  The bonds may be made payable at times and places inside or outside this state as prescribed in the order.(i)  The bonds may be made registrable as to principal or both principal and interest.(j)  The bonds may be issued in one or more series.(k)  An election is not required for issuance of the bonds.|Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 149, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.  Amended by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1420, Sec. 8.319, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.|