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2023 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 326 - Library Districts › Subchapter C. District Administration › Section 326.050. Library Director

Sec. 326.050.  LIBRARY DIRECTOR.  The board may employ a library director to administer the affairs of the district under policies established by the board.  The board shall set the compensation of the library director.
Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1204, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.
2023 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 326 - Library Districts › Subchapter C. District Administration › Section 326.051. Bond

Sec. 326.051.  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 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1204, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.
2023 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 326 - Library Districts › Subchapter C. District Administration › Section 326.052. Trustee Interested in Contract

Sec. 326.052.  TRUSTEE INTERESTED IN CONTRACT.  (a)  A trustee who is financially interested in a contract with the district, or a trustee who is an employee of a person that 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.
(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)  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 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1204, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.
2023 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 326 - Library Districts › Subchapter D. Powers and Duties › Section 326.061. General Powers of District

Sec. 326.061.  GENERAL POWERS OF DISTRICT.  (a)  A district has all of the powers, authority, rights, and duties that will permit the accomplishment of the purposes for which the district was created, including the power to borrow money, purchase, construct, acquire, own, operate, maintain, repair, or improve any land, works, materials, supplies, improvements, facilities, equipment, vehicles, machinery, or appliances as necessary for the district.
(b)  If a district acquires existing improvements, facilities, plants, equipment, or appliances, the district may assume the contracts and obligations of the previous owner.
Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1204, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.  Amended by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 300, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.
2023 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 326 - Library Districts › Subchapter D. Powers and Duties › Section 326.062. Employee Plans

Sec. 326.062.  EMPLOYEE PLANS.  (a)  The board may provide for and administer a workers' compensation, health benefit, retirement, disability, or death compensation plan for the employees of the district.
(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 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1204, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.
2023 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 326 - Library Districts › Subchapter D. Powers and Duties › Section 326.063. Suits

Sec. 326.063.  SUITS.  (a)  A district may sue and be sued in any court of this state in the name of the district.
(b)  All courts of this state shall take judicial notice of the establishment of a district.
Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1204, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.
2023 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 326 - Library Districts › Subchapter D. Powers and Duties › Section 326.064. Rules

Sec. 326.064.  RULES.  (a)  The board may adopt reasonable rules to accomplish the purposes of the district.
(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 the library a person who wilfully violates a rule adopted by the board under this section.
Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1204, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.
2023 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 326 - Library Districts › Subchapter D. Powers and Duties › Section 326.065. Fees

Sec. 326.065.  FEES.  (a)  A district may impose any necessary charges or fees for providing a district service.
(b)  A district may discontinue a service to enforce payment of an unpaid charge or fee that is owed to the district.
Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1204, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.
2023 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 326 - Library Districts › Subchapter D. Powers and Duties › Section 326.066. Depository

Sec. 326.066.  DEPOSITORY.  (a)  The board shall designate one or more banks inside or outside of the district to serve as the depository for district money.
(b)  Tax revenue of the district shall be deposited in a depository bank.
Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1204, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.
2023 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 326 - Library Districts › Subchapter D. Powers and Duties › Section 326.067. Investments

Sec. 326.067.  INVESTMENTS.  (a)  Tax revenue of the district may be invested in an obligation that is an authorized investment for the state.
(b)  District money other than tax revenue may be invested in accordance with policies adopted by the board.
Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1204, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.
2023 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 326 - Library Districts › Subchapter D. Powers and Duties › Section 326.068. Expenditures

Sec. 326.068.  EXPENDITURES.  A district's money may be disbursed only by check, draft, order, or another instrument that must be signed by one or more officers or employees of the district as designated by the board of trustees.
Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1204, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.
2023 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 326 - Library Districts › Subchapter D. Powers and Duties › Section 326.069. Accounts and Records; Audits

Sec. 326.069.  ACCOUNTS AND RECORDS;  AUDITS.  (a)  The district shall keep a complete system of accounts.
(b)  The district shall have an annual audit of the affairs of the district performed by an independent certified public accountant.
(c)  A signed copy of the audit report shall be delivered to each trustee not later than the 120th day after the closing date of each fiscal year.
(d)  A copy of the audit report shall be kept on file at the district office and shall be made available for inspection by any interested person during regular business hours.
Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1204, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.
2023 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 326 - Library Districts › Subchapter D. Powers and Duties › Section 326.070. Fiscal Year

Sec. 326.070.  FISCAL YEAR.  The fiscal year of the district is from January 1 to December 31, unless the board adopts another fiscal year.
Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1204, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.
2023 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 326 - Library Districts › Subchapter D. Powers and Duties › Section 326.071. Repayment of Organizational Expenses

Sec. 326.071.  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 entity or 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 revenue of the district.
Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1204, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.
2023 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 326 - Library Districts › Subchapter D. Powers and Duties › Section 326.072. Gifts, Grants, and Donations

Sec. 326.072.  GIFTS, GRANTS, AND DONATIONS.  A district may accept and administer a gift, grant, or donation from any source to carry out the purposes of this chapter.
Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 152, Sec. 3, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
2023 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 326 - Library Districts › Subchapter E. Sales and Use Tax › Section 326.091. Sales and Use Tax

Sec. 326.091.  SALES AND USE TAX.  (a)  If a district adopts the tax, there is imposed a tax on the receipts from the sale at retail of taxable items in the district at a rate of up to one-half of one percent.  There is also imposed an excise tax on the use, storage, or other consumption in the district of taxable items purchased, leased, or rented from a retailer during the period that the tax is effective in the district.
(b)  For purposes of this section, "taxable items" includes all items subject to any sales and use tax that is imposed by the county if the county has imposed a sales and use tax.
Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1204, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.
2023 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 326 - Library Districts › Subchapter E. Sales and Use Tax › Section 326.092. Imposition, Computation, Administration, and Governance of Tax

Sec. 326.092.  IMPOSITION, COMPUTATION, ADMINISTRATION, AND GOVERNANCE OF TAX.  (a)  Chapter 323, Tax Code, to the extent not inconsistent with this chapter, governs the imposition, computation, administration, and governance of the tax under this subchapter, except that Sections 323.101, 323.105, 323.404, and 323.406 through 323.408, Tax Code, do not apply.
(b)  Chapter 323, Tax Code, does not apply to the use and allocation of revenue under this chapter.
(c)  In applying the procedures under Chapter 323, Tax Code, to the district, the district's name shall be substituted for "the county" and "board of trustees" is substituted for "commissioners court."
Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1204, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.  Amended by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 1467, Sec. 2.09, eff. Oct. 1, 1999.
2023 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 326 - Library Districts › Subchapter E. Sales and Use Tax › Section 326.093. Tax Rates

Sec. 326.093.  TAX RATES.  The permissible rates for a local sales and use tax levied under this chapter are one-eighth of one percent, one-fourth of one percent, three-eighths of one percent, and one-half of one percent.
Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1204, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.
2023 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 326 - Library Districts › Subchapter E. Sales and Use Tax › Section 326.094. Abolition of or Change in Tax Rate

Sec. 326.094.  ABOLITION OF OR CHANGE IN TAX RATE.  (a)  The board by order may decrease or abolish the local sales and use tax rate or may call an election to increase, decrease, or abolish the local sales and use tax rate.
(b)  At the election, the ballots shall be printed to permit voting for or against the proposition:  "The increase (decrease) in the local sales and use tax rate of (name of district) to (percentage) to be used for the purposes of the district" or "The abolition of the district sales and use tax."  The increase or decrease in the tax rate is effective if it is approved by a majority of the votes cast.  In calling and holding the election, the board shall use the procedure for the confirmation and tax election set forth in this chapter.
Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1204, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.
2023 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 326 - Library Districts › Subchapter E. Sales and Use Tax › Section 326.095. Use of Tax

Sec. 326.095.  USE OF TAX.  Taxes collected under this subchapter may be used only for the purposes for which the district was created and may be pledged as collateral for borrowing money to further those purposes.
Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1204, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.  Amended by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 300, Sec. 2, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.
2023 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 326 - Library Districts › Subchapter E. Sales and Use Tax › Section 326.096. Limitation on Adoption of Tax

Sec. 326.096.  LIMITATION ON ADOPTION OF TAX.  A district may adopt a tax under this subchapter only if as a result of adoption of the tax the combined rate of all local sales and use taxes imposed by political subdivisions having territory in the district will not exceed two percent.
Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1204, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.
2023 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 327 - Zoological Operation and Maintenance Boards › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 327.001. Definitions

Sec. 327.001.  DEFINITIONS.  In this chapter:
(1)  "County" means the county that created the zoo board.
(2)  "Director" means a zoo board member.
(3)  "Zoo board" means a zoological operation and maintenance board created under this chapter.
Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1235, Sec. 1, eff. June 20, 2003.
2023 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 327 - Zoological Operation and Maintenance Boards › Subchapter B. Creation of Zoo Board › Section 327.051. Counties Authorized to Create Zoo Board

Sec. 327.051.  COUNTIES AUTHORIZED TO CREATE ZOO BOARD.  The commissioners court of a county with a population of more than 2.1 million that is adjacent to a county with a population of more than 2.1 million by order may authorize the creation of a zoo board under this chapter to establish, finance, and manage facilities and services to provide conservation, education, research, public recreation, and care relating to the study and display of animals and other specimens in a public zoological park.
Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1235, Sec. 1, eff. June 20, 2003.
Amended by:
Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 644 (H.B. 4559), Sec. 167, eff. September 1, 2023.
2023 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 327 - Zoological Operation and Maintenance Boards › Subchapter B. Creation of Zoo Board › Section 327.052. Order Creating Zoo Board

Sec. 327.052.  ORDER CREATING ZOO BOARD.  (a)  The order authorizing the creation of a zoo board must specify that the zoo board:
(1)  is being created under this chapter;  and
(2)  has the powers and duties provided in this chapter.
(b)  The order authorizing the creation of the zoo board may also serve as the election order under Section 327.054.
Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1235, Sec. 1, eff. June 20, 2003.
2023 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 327 - Zoological Operation and Maintenance Boards › Subchapter B. Creation of Zoo Board › Section 327.053. Authority to Tax; Election Required

Sec. 327.053.  AUTHORITY TO TAX;  ELECTION REQUIRED.  The county may assess and collect a separate ad valorem tax to provide revenue for a zoo board that it has created.  The tax may not exceed a rate of three cents per $100 valuation of taxable property, and the amount of the tax must be approved by a majority of the voters of the county voting at an election held for that purpose by the county.
Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1235, Sec. 1, eff. June 20, 2003.
2023 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 327 - Zoological Operation and Maintenance Boards › Subchapter B. Creation of Zoo Board › Section 327.054. Election Order

Sec. 327.054.  ELECTION ORDER.  (a)  An order for an election under Section 327.053 must state:
(1)  the nature of the election, including the proposition that is to appear on the ballot;
(2)  the date of the election;
(3)  the hours during which the polls will be open;
(4)  the location of the polling places;  and
(5)  the proposed maximum ad valorem tax rate.
(b)  The election order may contain additional information about the zoo board that the county commissioners court considers appropriate to inform the voters of, including information about the zoo board's mission or finances.
Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1235, Sec. 1, eff. June 20, 2003.
2023 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 327 - Zoological Operation and Maintenance Boards › Subchapter B. Creation of Zoo Board › Section 327.055. Conduct of Election

Sec. 327.055.  CONDUCT OF ELECTION.  (a)  The county shall hold the election under the Election Code to the extent not inconsistent with this chapter.
(b)  The ballot for the election shall be printed to permit voting for or against the following summary of the proposition:  "Authorizing __________ (name of county) to assess and collect a separate ad valorem tax, in an amount not to exceed __________ (rate, not to exceed three cents) cents per $100 valuation of taxable property, to fund the acquisition, construction, operation, and maintenance of one or more zoos to be operated for the county by the __________ (name of zoo board)."
Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1235, Sec. 1, eff. June 20, 2003.
2023 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 327 - Zoological Operation and Maintenance Boards › Subchapter B. Creation of Zoo Board › Section 327.056. Election Results

Sec. 327.056.  ELECTION RESULTS.  (a)  Not earlier than the second day or later than the 13th day after the election date, the county shall canvass the election returns.
(b)  If a majority of the votes cast favor the proposition under Section 327.055, the county may use the ad valorem taxing authority as provided in the proposition and this chapter.
(c)  If less than a majority of the votes cast favor the proposition, the county may not order another election on the matter earlier than the anniversary of the date of the preceding election.
Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1235, Sec. 1, eff. June 20, 2003.
2023 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 327 - Zoological Operation and Maintenance Boards › Subchapter C. Organization of Board of Directors › Section 327.101. Board of Directors

Sec. 327.101.  BOARD OF DIRECTORS.  (a)  A zoo board consists of seven directors appointed by the county commissioners court as follows:
(1)  one director appointed by each member of the county commissioners court;  and
(2)  two directors appointed jointly by the county commissioners court.
(b)  Each director serves at the pleasure of the county commissioners court.
Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1235, Sec. 1, eff. June 20, 2003.
2023 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 327 - Zoological Operation and Maintenance Boards › Subchapter C. Organization of Board of Directors › Section 327.102. Vacancy

Sec. 327.102.  VACANCY.  A vacancy on the zoo board is filled in the same manner as the original appointment.
Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1235, Sec. 1, eff. June 20, 2003.
2023 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 327 - Zoological Operation and Maintenance Boards › Subchapter C. Organization of Board of Directors › Section 327.103. Officers

Sec. 327.103.  OFFICERS.  (a)  The county commissioners court shall designate the presiding officer for the zoo board to serve in that capacity at the pleasure of the commissioners court.
(b)  The zoo board shall elect a vice presiding officer, secretary, and treasurer from among its members.
(c)  The offices of secretary and treasurer may be held by the same director.  If either the secretary or treasurer is unavailable, the other officer, if the offices are held by different directors, may act for and perform the duties of the unavailable officer.
Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1235, Sec. 1, eff. June 20, 2003.
2023 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 327 - Zoological Operation and Maintenance Boards › Subchapter C. Organization of Board of Directors › Section 327.104. Meetings

Sec. 327.104.  MEETINGS.  A zoo board shall hold regular meetings at times to be fixed by the zoo board or special meetings as necessary.
Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1235, Sec. 1, eff. June 20, 2003.
2023 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 327 - Zoological Operation and Maintenance Boards › Subchapter C. Organization of Board of Directors › Section 327.105. Compensation; Expenses

Sec. 327.105.  COMPENSATION;  EXPENSES.  (a)  A director serves without compensation but may be reimbursed for a reasonable and necessary expense, including a travel expense, incurred in performing an official duty.
(b)  To receive reimbursement under Subsection (a):
(1)  the director must report the expense in the zoo board's minute book or other zoo board record;  and
(2)  the zoo board must approve the expense.
Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1235, Sec. 1, eff. June 20, 2003.
2023 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 327 - Zoological Operation and Maintenance Boards › Subchapter C. Organization of Board of Directors › Section 327.106. Immunity From Liability

Sec. 327.106.  IMMUNITY FROM LIABILITY.  A director is not liable for civil damages or criminal prosecution for any act performed in good faith in the execution of the director's duties or for any action taken by the zoo board.
Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1235, Sec. 1, eff. June 20, 2003.
2023 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 327 - Zoological Operation and Maintenance Boards › Subchapter D. Zoo Board Powers and Duties › Section 327.151. General Powers

Sec. 327.151.  GENERAL POWERS.  A zoo board may exercise any power necessary or appropriate to further a zoo board purpose, including establishing or operating one or more zoos.
Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1235, Sec. 1, eff. June 20, 2003.
2023 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 327 - Zoological Operation and Maintenance Boards › Subchapter D. Zoo Board Powers and Duties › Section 327.152. Rules

Sec. 327.152.  RULES.  The zoo board may adopt rules to implement this chapter, including rules to govern the zoo board or manage zoos.
Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1235, Sec. 1, eff. June 20, 2003.
2023 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 327 - Zoological Operation and Maintenance Boards › Subchapter D. Zoo Board Powers and Duties › Section 327.153. Executive Director; Rules

Sec. 327.153.  EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR;  RULES.  (a)  A zoo board may appoint an executive director to manage the zoo board's operations.
(b)  The zoo board by rule may define the powers, duties, and compensation of the executive director.
Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1235, Sec. 1, eff. June 20, 2003.
2023 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 327 - Zoological Operation and Maintenance Boards › Subchapter D. Zoo Board Powers and Duties › Section 327.154. Employees; Rules

Sec. 327.154.  EMPLOYEES;  RULES.  (a)  A zoo board may delegate to the executive director the power to hire and fire persons necessary to carry out the zoo board's duties.
(b)  The zoo board may adopt rules regarding the powers, duties, qualifications, and compensation of zoo board employees.
Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1235, Sec. 1, eff. June 20, 2003.
2023 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 327 - Zoological Operation and Maintenance Boards › Subchapter D. Zoo Board Powers and Duties › Section 327.155. Contracts--General; Approval Required

Sec. 327.155.  CONTRACTS--GENERAL;  APPROVAL REQUIRED.  (a)  A zoo board may contract with any person, including a governmental entity, private vendor, or foreign state, for any zoo board purpose, including contracting with the following entities to furnish staff, facilities, equipment, programs, utilities, and services the board considers necessary or appropriate to effectively operate the zoo board or a zoo under its control:
(1)  a municipality, county, special district, or other political subdivision of the state;
(2)  a state or federal agency;
(3)  an individual;  or
(4)  an entity in the private sector.
(b)  A contract may be on terms and conditions and for the length of time as agreed to by the zoo board.
(c)  Before entering into a contract under this section, the zoo board must obtain the approval of the county commissioners court.
Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1235, Sec. 1, eff. June 20, 2003.
2023 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 327 - Zoological Operation and Maintenance Boards › Subchapter D. Zoo Board Powers and Duties › Section 327.156. Agreement to Operate District

Sec. 327.156.  AGREEMENT TO OPERATE DISTRICT.  (a)  In selecting a person to operate a zoo under Section 327.155, the zoo board shall consider:
(1)  the financial capability of the person;
(2)  the experience and qualifications of the person;  and
(3)  the likelihood that the person will obtain from the United States Department of Agriculture:
(A)  accreditation of a zoo;  and
(B)  necessary permits.
(b)  The agreement may allow a reasonable time after it becomes effective for the person to obtain accreditation and permits under Subsection (a)(3).
Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1235, Sec. 1, eff. June 20, 2003.
2023 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 327 - Zoological Operation and Maintenance Boards › Subchapter D. Zoo Board Powers and Duties › Section 327.157. Property; Approval Required

Sec. 327.157.  PROPERTY;  APPROVAL REQUIRED.  A zoo board may acquire and sell property for any zoo board purpose.  Before the acquisition or sale, the zoo board must obtain the approval of the county commissioners court.
Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1235, Sec. 1, eff. June 20, 2003.
2023 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 327 - Zoological Operation and Maintenance Boards › Subchapter D. Zoo Board Powers and Duties › Section 327.158. Public Purpose of Donations, Agreements, or Transfers With or From Other Political Entities; Exception to Competitive Bidding

Sec. 327.158.  PUBLIC PURPOSE OF DONATIONS, AGREEMENTS, OR TRANSFERS WITH OR FROM OTHER POLITICAL ENTITIES;  EXCEPTION TO COMPETITIVE BIDDING.  (a)  A governmental entity, including a municipality, county, special district, or other political subdivision of the state, may sell, lease, donate, or otherwise transfer to a zoo board a zoo, zoo-related property, or any other property on a finding by the transferring entity that the action is being carried out to further the public purpose of providing and maintaining the zoo-related property.
(b)  The entity may make the transfer without complying with laws on competitive bids or proposals.
(c)  Before making a transfer under this section, the governmental entity must obtain the approval of the county commissioners court.
Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1235, Sec. 1, eff. June 20, 2003.
2023 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 327 - Zoological Operation and Maintenance Boards › Subchapter D. Zoo Board Powers and Duties › Section 327.159. Zoo Board Records

Sec. 327.159.  ZOO BOARD RECORDS.  (a)  A zoo board shall:
(1)  keep a complete account of each zoo board meeting or other proceeding;  and
(2)  maintain zoo board records in a secure manner.
(b)  The records are the property of the zoo board.
(c)  The commissioners court of the county and other county officers may inspect zoo board records at all reasonable times during regular business hours.
Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1235, Sec. 1, eff. June 20, 2003.
2023 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 327 - Zoological Operation and Maintenance Boards › Subchapter D. Zoo Board Powers and Duties › Section 327.160. Donations

Sec. 327.160.  DONATIONS.  (a)  A zoo board may accept a donation, grant, or other gift from any person for any zoo board purpose.
(b)  Before accepting a donation, grant, or other gift under this section, the zoo board must obtain the approval of the county commissioners court.
Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1235, Sec. 1, eff. June 20, 2003.
2023 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 327 - Zoological Operation and Maintenance Boards › Subchapter D. Zoo Board Powers and Duties › Section 327.161. Suits; Service of Process; Legal Services

Sec. 327.161.  SUITS;  SERVICE OF PROCESS;  LEGAL SERVICES.  (a)  A zoo board may sue and be sued.
(b)  In a suit against a zoo board, process may be served on a director or registered agent.
(c)  The county or district attorney may perform any necessary legal services for the zoo board.
Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1235, Sec. 1, eff. June 20, 2003.
2023 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 327 - Zoological Operation and Maintenance Boards › Subchapter D. Zoo Board Powers and Duties › Section 327.162. Supervision by County

Sec. 327.162.  SUPERVISION BY COUNTY.  (a)  The county commissioners court may supervise the zoo board in the exercise of all powers and duties under this chapter, including Subchapter E.
(b)  The county commissioners court may decide to approve all zoo board budgets or contracts, leases, deeds, or other agreements.  An appropriate entry in the minutes of the commissioners court of the county is sufficient evidence of approval.
Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1235, Sec. 1, eff. June 20, 2003.
2023 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 327 - Zoological Operation and Maintenance Boards › Subchapter D. Zoo Board Powers and Duties › Section 327.163. Seal

Sec. 327.163.  SEAL.  A zoo board shall adopt a seal for the zoo board.
Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1235, Sec. 1, eff. June 20, 2003.
2023 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 327 - Zoological Operation and Maintenance Boards › Subchapter E. General Fiscal Provisions › Section 327.201. General Zoo Board and County Power Over Funds

Sec. 327.201.  GENERAL ZOO BOARD AND COUNTY POWER OVER FUNDS.  A zoo board shall manage and control zoo board funds subject to the supervision or approval of the county commissioners court under Section 327.162 and subject to the approval of the county commissioners court of a budget under Section 327.207.
Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1235, Sec. 1, eff. June 20, 2003.
2023 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 327 - Zoological Operation and Maintenance Boards › Subchapter E. General Fiscal Provisions › Section 327.202. Accounting and Control Procedures

Sec. 327.202.  ACCOUNTING AND CONTROL PROCEDURES.  A zoo board by rule may adopt accounting and control procedures for the zoo board, subject to the supervision of the county commissioners court under Section 327.162.
Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1235, Sec. 1, eff. June 20, 2003.
2023 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 327 - Zoological Operation and Maintenance Boards › Subchapter E. General Fiscal Provisions › Section 327.203. Purchasing and Expenditure Method

Sec. 327.203.  PURCHASING AND EXPENDITURE METHOD.  A zoo board by rule may prescribe the zoo board's method of making purchases and expenditures.
Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1235, Sec. 1, eff. June 20, 2003.
2023 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 327 - Zoological Operation and Maintenance Boards › Subchapter E. General Fiscal Provisions › Section 327.204. Fiscal Year

Sec. 327.204.  FISCAL YEAR.  (a)  A zoo board by rule shall establish the zoo board's fiscal year.
(b)  The zoo board may not change the fiscal year more than once in a two-year period.
Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1235, Sec. 1, eff. June 20, 2003.
2023 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 327 - Zoological Operation and Maintenance Boards › Subchapter E. General Fiscal Provisions › Section 327.205. Annual Audit Required

Sec. 327.205.  ANNUAL AUDIT REQUIRED.  A zoo board shall have an annual audit of the zoo board's financial condition performed by an independent auditor.
Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1235, Sec. 1, eff. June 20, 2003.
2023 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 327 - Zoological Operation and Maintenance Boards › Subchapter E. General Fiscal Provisions › Section 327.206. Annual Budget Proposal

Sec. 327.206.  ANNUAL BUDGET PROPOSAL.  (a)  A zoo board shall propose an annual budget.
(b)  The proposed budget must contain a complete financial statement, including the:
(1)  outstanding zoo board obligations;
(2)  amount of cash on hand to the credit of each zoo board fund;
(3)  amount of money received by the zoo board from all sources during the previous year;
(4)  estimated amount of money available to the zoo board from all sources during the current fiscal year;
(5)  amount of money needed to fund programs approved for funding by the zoo board;
(6)  amount of the balances expected at the end of the fiscal year in which the budget is being prepared;  and
(7)  estimated amount of revenue and balances available to cover the proposed budget.
Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1235, Sec. 1, eff. June 20, 2003.
2023 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 327 - Zoological Operation and Maintenance Boards › Subchapter E. General Fiscal Provisions › Section 327.207. Adoption of Annual Budget; Hearings

Sec. 327.207.  ADOPTION OF ANNUAL BUDGET;  HEARINGS.  (a)  Not later than the 100th day before the date each fiscal year begins, the zoo board shall hold a public hearing on the proposed annual budget.
(b)  The zoo board shall publish notice of the hearing in a newspaper with general circulation in the county not later than the 10th day before the date of the hearing.
(c)  Any county resident is entitled to be present and participate at the hearing.
(d)  Not later than the 80th day before the date each fiscal year begins, the zoo board shall adopt a budget.  The zoo board may make any changes in the proposed budget that in its judgment the interests of the taxpayers demand.
(e)  Not later than the 10th day after the date the budget is adopted, the zoo board shall submit the budget, with any revisions, to the county commissioners court.
(f)  The budget is not considered final until the county commissioners court has approved the budget, including any revisions, after a public hearing and a vote by the commissioners court in favor of approval.
Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1235, Sec. 1, eff. June 20, 2003.
2023 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 327 - Zoological Operation and Maintenance Boards › Subchapter E. General Fiscal Provisions › Section 327.208. Limitations on Expenditures and Investments

Sec. 327.208.  LIMITATIONS ON EXPENDITURES AND INVESTMENTS.  (a)  A zoo board may not spend money unless the expense is included in the annual budget.
(b)  A zoo board may not incur a debt payable from zoo board revenue except for revenue in the current or immediately following fiscal year.
Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1235, Sec. 1, eff. June 20, 2003.
2023 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 327 - Zoological Operation and Maintenance Boards › Subchapter E. General Fiscal Provisions › Section 327.209. Account of Zoo Board Disbursements

Sec. 327.209.  ACCOUNT OF ZOO BOARD DISBURSEMENTS.  Not later than the 60th day after the last day of each fiscal year, a zoo board employee shall prepare for the zoo board a sworn statement showing:
(1)  the zoo board's funds;  and
(2)  the disbursements of those funds.
Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1235, Sec. 1, eff. June 20, 2003.
2023 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 327 - Zoological Operation and Maintenance Boards › Subchapter F. Bonds › Section 327.251. General Obligation Bonds

Sec. 327.251.  GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS.  The county commissioners court may issue and sell bonds to acquire, construct, equip, or enlarge any zoo or zoo-related property, including a zoo board building or other facility.
Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1235, Sec. 1, eff. June 20, 2003.
2023 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 327 - Zoological Operation and Maintenance Boards › Subchapter F. Bonds › Section 327.252. Taxes to Pay Bonds

Sec. 327.252.  TAXES TO PAY BONDS.  (a)  When the county issues bonds under this chapter, the county commissioners court shall impose an ad valorem tax on all property subject to county taxation.
(b)  The tax amount must be sufficient to create an interest and sinking fund to pay the principal of and interest on the bonds as they mature.
(c)  The proceeds of the tax shall be used to pay the principal of, interest on, and other fees and charges relating to the bonds.
Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1235, Sec. 1, eff. June 20, 2003.
2023 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 327 - Zoological Operation and Maintenance Boards › Subchapter F. Bonds › Section 327.253. Authority for Bond Election

Sec. 327.253.  AUTHORITY FOR BOND ELECTION.  The county commissioners court may order a bond election on its own motion or on the zoo board's request.
Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1235, Sec. 1, eff. June 20, 2003.
2023 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 327 - Zoological Operation and Maintenance Boards › Subchapter F. Bonds › Section 327.254. Execution of Bonds

Sec. 327.254.  EXECUTION OF BONDS.  The county judge shall execute the bonds and the county clerk shall countersign the bonds.
Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1235, Sec. 1, eff. June 20, 2003.
2023 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 327 - Zoological Operation and Maintenance Boards › Subchapter G. Taxes › Section 327.301. Annual Property Taxes

Sec. 327.301.  ANNUAL PROPERTY TAXES.  (a)  The county annually shall impose a separate ad valorem tax in an amount not to exceed the limit approved by the voters under Subchapter B.
(b)  The taxes may be used to pay:
(1)  the bonds issued by:
(A)  the county under Subchapter F;  or
(B)  any other governmental entity for property transferred by that entity under Section 327.158;  or
(2)  maintenance or other expenses of the zoo board.
Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1235, Sec. 1, eff. June 20, 2003.
2023 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 327 - Zoological Operation and Maintenance Boards › Subchapter G. Taxes › Section 327.302. Tax Rate

Sec. 327.302.  TAX RATE.  In adopting the tax rate, the county may consider the zoo board's income from sources other than taxation.
Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1235, Sec. 1, eff. June 20, 2003.
2023 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 327 - Zoological Operation and Maintenance Boards › Subchapter H. Dissolution › Section 327.351. Dissolution by County

Sec. 327.351.  DISSOLUTION BY COUNTY.  (a)  The county commissioners court may dissolve the zoo board if all zoo board debts and obligations have been discharged.
(b)  Any property remaining after dissolution is transferred to the county.
Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1235, Sec. 1, eff. June 20, 2003.
2023 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 330 - Miscellaneous Provisions › Section 330.001. Operation and Financing of County Museums

Sec. 330.001.  OPERATION AND FINANCING OF COUNTY MUSEUMS.  (a)  This section applies only to a county that has substantial urban areas and borders on an international boundary.  For the purposes of this subsection, a county has substantial urban areas only if at least four municipalities, each with a population of more than 25,000, are located in the county.
(b)  A county may construct or operate a museum in the county to display, construct, restore, preserve, maintain, or reconstruct buildings, works of art, and related furnishings for exhibitions.
(c)  A county may contract with an entity operating a museum in the county to provide the museum described by Subsection (b).  To be eligible to enter into the contract, the entity must be:
(1)  organized under the Texas Non-Profit Corporation Act (Article 1396-1.01 et seq., Vernon's Texas Civil Statutes); and
(2)  accredited by a nationally recognized association of museums acceptable to the county.
(d)  As part of the contract, the commissioners court may appropriate money from the general fund of the county to the museum to purchase, display, construct, restore, preserve, maintain, operate, or reconstruct a building, work of art, or related furnishings used by the museum to further its exhibitions or operations and to promote county purposes under this chapter.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 738 (H.B. 2796), Sec. 1, eff. June 15, 2007.