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2023 Texas Statutes › Local Government Code › Title 10 - Parks and Other Recreational and Cultural Resources › Subtitle C - Parks and Other Recreational and Cultural Resources Provisions Applying to More Than One Type of Local Government › Chapter 335 - Sports and Community Venue Districts › Subchapter F. Code of Conduct for Certain Districts › Section 335.107. Vendor Requirements

Sec. 335.107.  VENDOR REQUIREMENTS.  (a)  This section applies to a vendor who:
(1)  responds to a district request for a proposal;  or
(2)  otherwise communicates with the district in connection with a potential agreement between that vendor and the district.
(b)  The board by rule shall design a conflict of interest questionnaire that requires disclosure of a vendor's affiliations or business relationships that might cause a conflict of interest.
(c)  A vendor shall file a completed conflict of interest questionnaire with the board secretary not less than seven days after the vendor:
(1)  begins contract discussions or negotiations with the district;  or
(2)  forwards an application, response to a request for proposal, correspondence, or other writings related to an agreement or potential agreement with the district.
(d)  A vendor shall file an updated completed questionnaire with the board secretary:
(1)  on September 1 of each year;  and
(2)  after each event that would make a statement in the questionnaire incomplete or inaccurate.
(e)  Each contract entered into between a district and a vendor shall contain a provision stating that the contract is voidable if the board or vendor violates this section.  A contract entered into between a district and a vendor is voidable if the board or a vendor violates this section.
Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 1076, Sec. 2, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
2023 Texas Statutes › Local Government Code › Title 10 - Parks and Other Recreational and Cultural Resources › Subtitle C - Parks and Other Recreational and Cultural Resources Provisions Applying to More Than One Type of Local Government › Chapter 335 - Sports and Community Venue Districts › Subchapter F. Code of Conduct for Certain Districts › Section 335.108. Disclosure of Vendor Relationship by Directors and Employees

Sec. 335.108.  DISCLOSURE OF VENDOR RELATIONSHIP BY DIRECTORS AND EMPLOYEES.  (a)  The board by rule shall design a conflicts disclosure statement for directors and employees that includes:
(1)  a requirement that each director and employee disclose:
(A)  an employment or other business relationship with a vendor that results in the director's or employee's receiving taxable income, including the nature and extent of the relationship;  and
(B)  any gifts received in a 12-month period by that director or employee from a vendor that have a total value of more than $250;
(2)  an acknowledgment from the director or employee that:
(A)  the disclosure applies to a person related to that director or employee within the first degree by consanguinity or by affinity, as defined by Subchapter B, Chapter 573, Government Code;  and
(B)  the statement covers the preceding 12 months;  and
(3)  a signature by the director or employee acknowledging execution of the statement under penalty of perjury.
(b)  The disclosure requirement applies to a director or employee and requires disclosure for a person related to that director or employee within the first degree by consanguinity or by affinity, as defined by Subchapter B, Chapter 573, Government Code.
(c)  A director or employee shall file a conflicts disclosure statement with the board secretary not later than the end of the first business day on which the director or employee became aware of the relationship between the district and the vendor if:
(1)  the vendor has contracted with the district;
(2)  the district is considering conducting business with the vendor;  or
(3)  a vendor offered one or more gifts to that director or employee in the previous 12-month period that have a total value of more than $250.
(d)  If a director has knowledge that another director has not made a disclosure required by this section, the director may notify the presiding officer of the board of this fact, or may notify the board secretary if the presiding officer is the person who failed to make the disclosure.  The presiding officer or secretary, as appropriate, may make a preliminary inquiry regarding the disclosure and may notify in writing the official who appointed the director of the alleged failure to disclose and the reasons for believing that a failure to disclose occurred.
(e)  An employee may not receive during a 12-month period any gifts from a vendor that have a total value of more than $250 unless the employee receives written approval from the presiding officer.
Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 1076, Sec. 2, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
2023 Texas Statutes › Local Government Code › Title 10 - Parks and Other Recreational and Cultural Resources › Subtitle C - Parks and Other Recreational and Cultural Resources Provisions Applying to More Than One Type of Local Government › Chapter 335 - Sports and Community Venue Districts › Subchapter F. Code of Conduct for Certain Districts › Section 335.1085. Filing of Financial Statement by Director

Sec. 335.1085.  FILING OF FINANCIAL STATEMENT BY DIRECTOR.  (a)  A director shall file the financial statement required of state officers under Subchapter B, Chapter 572, Government Code, with:
(1)  the board;  and
(2)  the Texas Ethics Commission.
(b)  Subchapter B, Chapter 572, Government Code:
(1)  applies to a director as if the director were a state officer;  and
(2)  governs the contents, timeliness of filing, and public inspection of a statement filed under this section.
(c)  A director commits an offense if the director fails to file the statement required by this section.  An offense under this section is a Class B misdemeanor.
Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 249, Sec. 6.03, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.
2023 Texas Statutes › Local Government Code › Title 10 - Parks and Other Recreational and Cultural Resources › Subtitle C - Parks and Other Recreational and Cultural Resources Provisions Applying to More Than One Type of Local Government › Chapter 335 - Sports and Community Venue Districts › Subchapter F. Code of Conduct for Certain Districts › Section 335.109. Request for Opinion From General Counsel

Sec. 335.109.  REQUEST FOR OPINION FROM GENERAL COUNSEL.  (a)  An employee, with the presiding officer's consent, or a director may seek a written advisory opinion from the district's general counsel concerning whether a violation of Section 335.107 or 335.108 exists in a certain situation.  The request must provide detailed information about the alleged violation or hypothetical situation.
(b)  After receiving a request, the district's general counsel shall prepare a written advisory opinion addressing whether a violation has occurred under the information provided.
(c)  A director or employee may rely in good faith on a written advisory opinion issued under this section with respect to a potential violation of Section 335.107 or 335.108.
Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 1076, Sec. 2, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
2023 Texas Statutes › Local Government Code › Title 10 - Parks and Other Recreational and Cultural Resources › Subtitle C - Parks and Other Recreational and Cultural Resources Provisions Applying to More Than One Type of Local Government › Chapter 335 - Sports and Community Venue Districts › Subchapter F. Code of Conduct for Certain Districts › Section 335.110. Penalties

Sec. 335.110.  PENALTIES.  The board may reprimand, suspend, or terminate an employee who violates the district's code of conduct.
Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 1076, Sec. 2, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
2023 Texas Statutes › Local Government Code › Title 10 - Parks and Other Recreational and Cultural Resources › Subtitle C - Parks and Other Recreational and Cultural Resources Provisions Applying to More Than One Type of Local Government › Chapter 335 - Sports and Community Venue Districts › Subchapter G. Dissolution of Districts in Less Populous Counties › Section 335.151. Applicability

Sec. 335.151.  APPLICABILITY.  This subchapter applies only to a district wholly located in a county with a population of less than 15,000.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 951 (H.B. 1040), Sec. 2, eff. June 17, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Local Government Code › Title 10 - Parks and Other Recreational and Cultural Resources › Subtitle C - Parks and Other Recreational and Cultural Resources Provisions Applying to More Than One Type of Local Government › Chapter 335 - Sports and Community Venue Districts › Subchapter G. Dissolution of Districts in Less Populous Counties › Section 335.152. Dissolution

Sec. 335.152.  DISSOLUTION.  The governing body of each political subdivision that created a district may dissolve the district by adopting a concurrent order.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 951 (H.B. 1040), Sec. 2, eff. June 17, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Local Government Code › Title 10 - Parks and Other Recreational and Cultural Resources › Subtitle C - Parks and Other Recreational and Cultural Resources Provisions Applying to More Than One Type of Local Government › Chapter 335 - Sports and Community Venue Districts › Subchapter G. Dissolution of Districts in Less Populous Counties › Section 335.153. Assets and Liabilities

Sec. 335.153.  ASSETS AND LIABILITIES.  (a)  The assets and liabilities of a district dissolved under this subchapter shall be transferred to the county in which the district is located.
(b)  After payment of district liabilities, the county shall use the district assets that remain for an approved venue project of the county.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 951 (H.B. 1040), Sec. 2, eff. June 17, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Local Government Code › Title 10 - Parks and Other Recreational and Cultural Resources › Subtitle C - Parks and Other Recreational and Cultural Resources Provisions Applying to More Than One Type of Local Government › Chapter 336 - Multi-Jurisdictional Library Districts › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 336.001. Definitions

Sec. 336.001.  DEFINITIONS.  In this chapter:
(1)  "Board" means the district's board of trustees.
(2)  "District" means a multi-jurisdictional library district created under this chapter.
(3)  "Executive director" means an executive director employed under Section 336.103.
(4)  "Lead governmental entity" means the county or municipality that proposes to create a district under this chapter.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 883 (S.B. 1205), Sec. 2, eff. June 17, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Local Government Code › Title 10 - Parks and Other Recreational and Cultural Resources › Subtitle C - Parks and Other Recreational and Cultural Resources Provisions Applying to More Than One Type of Local Government › Chapter 336 - Multi-Jurisdictional Library Districts › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 336.002. Nature of District

Sec. 336.002.  NATURE OF DISTRICT.  A district created under this chapter is a special district and a political subdivision of this state.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 883 (S.B. 1205), Sec. 2, eff. June 17, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Local Government Code › Title 10 - Parks and Other Recreational and Cultural Resources › Subtitle C - Parks and Other Recreational and Cultural Resources Provisions Applying to More Than One Type of Local Government › Chapter 336 - Multi-Jurisdictional Library Districts › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 336.003. Multi-Jurisdictional Public Library

Sec. 336.003.  MULTI-JURISDICTIONAL PUBLIC LIBRARY.  (a)  A district created under this chapter shall establish, equip, support, operate, and maintain one or more public libraries for the dissemination of educational programs and general information relating to the arts, sciences, literature, and other subject areas of interest to the public.
(b)  Each public library created under this chapter must be accredited by and meet the standards for basic public library services established by the Texas State Library and Archives Commission.
(c)  A library created under this chapter must be open to all members of the public under identical conditions.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 883 (S.B. 1205), Sec. 2, eff. June 17, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Local Government Code › Title 10 - Parks and Other Recreational and Cultural Resources › Subtitle C - Parks and Other Recreational and Cultural Resources Provisions Applying to More Than One Type of Local Government › Chapter 336 - Multi-Jurisdictional Library Districts › Subchapter B. Creation of District; Elections › Section 336.021. Lead Governmental Entity; Participation by Other Counties and Municipalities

Sec. 336.021.  LEAD GOVERNMENTAL ENTITY; PARTICIPATION BY OTHER COUNTIES AND MUNICIPALITIES.  (a)  A district may be created by a lead governmental entity that, by resolution, proposes the creation of a district for specific counties and municipalities that by resolution agree to have their territory in the district.
(b)  The governing body of a county or municipality may adopt a resolution under Subsection (a) on its own motion.
(c)  As soon as feasible and prudent, the lead governmental entity shall provide over 50 percent of the initial assets to the district.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 883 (S.B. 1205), Sec. 2, eff. June 17, 2005.
Amended by:
Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1148 (S.B. 940), Sec. 2, eff. June 15, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Local Government Code › Title 10 - Parks and Other Recreational and Cultural Resources › Subtitle C - Parks and Other Recreational and Cultural Resources Provisions Applying to More Than One Type of Local Government › Chapter 336 - Multi-Jurisdictional Library Districts › Subchapter B. Creation of District; Elections › Section 336.022. Territory Included in District

Sec. 336.022.  TERRITORY INCLUDED IN DISTRICT.  (a)  The lead governmental entity shall describe the initial district territory in the resolution creating the district under Section 336.021.  The initial district territory must include all territory of each municipality or county that agrees to have its territory in the district under Section 336.021, except as provided by Subsections (c) and (d).
(b)  The district may include incorporated or unincorporated territory and may include any territory in one or more counties that agree by resolution to have the counties' territory in the district under Section 336.021.
(c)  If the boundaries of the proposed district include any territory that is part of a municipality that operates a municipal public library, the governing body of that municipality must consent by resolution to allow the inclusion of that municipal territory in the proposed district.  This subsection applies only to a municipality whose municipal public library is:
(1)  financed and operated by that municipality;
(2)  accredited for membership in the state library system; and
(3)  open and free of charge to all members of the public under identical conditions.
(d)  Except as provided by this subsection and Subsection (c), the district includes all incorporated and unincorporated areas of a county that agrees by resolution to have its territory in the district under Section 336.021.  In its resolution, the county may exclude any incorporated area of the county where the local sales and use tax exceeds one and one-half percent.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 883 (S.B. 1205), Sec. 2, eff. June 17, 2005.
Amended by:
Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1148 (S.B. 940), Sec. 3, eff. June 15, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Local Government Code › Title 10 - Parks and Other Recreational and Cultural Resources › Subtitle C - Parks and Other Recreational and Cultural Resources Provisions Applying to More Than One Type of Local Government › Chapter 336 - Multi-Jurisdictional Library Districts › Subchapter B. Creation of District; Elections › Section 336.023. Election

Sec. 336.023.  ELECTION.  (a)  A district may call an election to approve one or both of the following:
(1)  a sales tax; or
(2)  an ad valorem tax on property in the district.
(b)  A sales tax and an ad valorem tax may be approved at the same election.
(c)  Before a district may call the first election under this section, the lead governmental entity by resolution must set:
(1)  the date of the election; and
(2)  the type and rate of each tax that will appear on the ballot proposition under Section 336.027.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 883 (S.B. 1205), Sec. 2, eff. June 17, 2005.
Amended by:
Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1148 (S.B. 940), Sec. 4, eff. June 15, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Local Government Code › Title 10 - Parks and Other Recreational and Cultural Resources › Subtitle C - Parks and Other Recreational and Cultural Resources Provisions Applying to More Than One Type of Local Government › Chapter 336 - Multi-Jurisdictional Library Districts › Subchapter B. Creation of District; Elections › Section 336.027. Ballot Proposition

Sec. 336.027.  BALLOT PROPOSITION.  (a)  If the board calls an election to approve a sales tax, the ballot for the election shall be printed to permit voting for or against the proposition:  "The adoption of a sales tax in the __________ (name of district) at a rate up to __________ (rate of tax) percent to be used for district purposes."
(b)  If the board calls an election to approve an ad valorem tax, the ballot for the election shall be printed to permit voting for or against the proposition:  "The adoption of an ad valorem tax in the __________ (name of district) at a rate up to __________ (rate of tax) cents per $100 valuation of property to be used for district purposes."
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 883 (S.B. 1205), Sec. 2, eff. June 17, 2005.
Amended by:
Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1148 (S.B. 940), Sec. 5, eff. June 15, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Local Government Code › Title 10 - Parks and Other Recreational and Cultural Resources › Subtitle C - Parks and Other Recreational and Cultural Resources Provisions Applying to More Than One Type of Local Government › Chapter 336 - Multi-Jurisdictional Library Districts › Subchapter B. Creation of District; Elections › Section 336.028. Results of Election

Sec. 336.028.  RESULTS OF ELECTION.  (a)  If a majority of the voters voting in the election favor the adoption of a sales tax or of an ad valorem tax, the board shall by resolution declare the rate of the sales tax or the amount of the ad valorem tax adopted and enter the result in its minutes.
(b)  If a majority of the voters voting in the election are not in favor of a tax under Subsection (a), the board shall declare the measure defeated and enter the result in its minutes.
(c)  An order under Subsection (a) must:
(1)  contain a description of the district's boundaries and a map of the district;
(2)  state the election date; and
(3)  state the total number of votes cast for and against the ballot proposition.
(d)  The board must file in the deed records of the county in which the district is located a resolution issued under Subsection (a).
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 883 (S.B. 1205), Sec. 2, eff. June 17, 2005.
Amended by:
Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1148 (S.B. 940), Sec. 6, eff. June 15, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Local Government Code › Title 10 - Parks and Other Recreational and Cultural Resources › Subtitle C - Parks and Other Recreational and Cultural Resources Provisions Applying to More Than One Type of Local Government › Chapter 336 - Multi-Jurisdictional Library Districts › Subchapter B. Creation of District; Elections › Section 336.029. Initial Board and Presiding Officer

Sec. 336.029.  INITIAL BOARD AND PRESIDING OFFICER.  (a)  Appointments to the initial board are made as provided by Subchapter C, except that the initial trustees shall agree to stagger their terms, with four members' terms expiring in two years and three members' terms expiring in one year.  If the trustees cannot agree on the initial staggering, the trustees shall draw lots to determine the staggering.
(b)  The lead governmental entity shall appoint the board's initial presiding officer to serve a two-year term in that capacity.  The requirement of Section 336.056 that the board of trustees elect the presiding officer does not apply to the presiding officer appointed under this subsection.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 883 (S.B. 1205), Sec. 2, eff. June 17, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Local Government Code › Title 10 - Parks and Other Recreational and Cultural Resources › Subtitle C - Parks and Other Recreational and Cultural Resources Provisions Applying to More Than One Type of Local Government › Chapter 336 - Multi-Jurisdictional Library Districts › Subchapter B. Creation of District; Elections › Section 336.030. Repayment of Organizational Expenses

Sec. 336.030.  REPAYMENT OF ORGANIZATIONAL EXPENSES.  (a)  The district may:
(1)  pay all costs and expenses necessarily incurred in the creation and organization of the district; and
(2)  reimburse any person for money advanced for the costs and expenses described by Subdivision (1).
(b)  Payments under this section may be made from money obtained from taxes or other district revenue.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 883 (S.B. 1205), Sec. 2, eff. June 17, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Local Government Code › Title 10 - Parks and Other Recreational and Cultural Resources › Subtitle C - Parks and Other Recreational and Cultural Resources Provisions Applying to More Than One Type of Local Government › Chapter 336 - Multi-Jurisdictional Library Districts › Subchapter C. Board of Trustees › Section 336.051. Governing Body

Sec. 336.051.  GOVERNING BODY.  A district is governed by a seven-member board of trustees.  The board has control over and shall manage the affairs of the district.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 883 (S.B. 1205), Sec. 2, eff. June 17, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Local Government Code › Title 10 - Parks and Other Recreational and Cultural Resources › Subtitle C - Parks and Other Recreational and Cultural Resources Provisions Applying to More Than One Type of Local Government › Chapter 336 - Multi-Jurisdictional Library Districts › Subchapter C. Board of Trustees › Section 336.052. Appointment

Sec. 336.052.  APPOINTMENT.  (a)  The lead governmental entity shall appoint four trustees to the board.
(b)  The most populous county in which the district is located shall appoint three trustees to the board, unless the county is the lead governmental entity.  If the county is the lead governmental entity, the most populous municipality in the county shall appoint three trustees.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 883 (S.B. 1205), Sec. 2, eff. June 17, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Local Government Code › Title 10 - Parks and Other Recreational and Cultural Resources › Subtitle C - Parks and Other Recreational and Cultural Resources Provisions Applying to More Than One Type of Local Government › Chapter 336 - Multi-Jurisdictional Library Districts › Subchapter C. Board of Trustees › Section 336.053. Eligibility for Appointment

Sec. 336.053.  ELIGIBILITY FOR APPOINTMENT.  A person is eligible for appointment to the board if the person:
(1)  resides in the district;
(2)  is registered to vote in a county in which the district is located; and
(3)  has recognized expertise in:
(A)  library services;
(B)  education;
(C)  information technology;
(D)  local or Texas history; or
(E)  business management.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 883 (S.B. 1205), Sec. 2, eff. June 17, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Local Government Code › Title 10 - Parks and Other Recreational and Cultural Resources › Subtitle C - Parks and Other Recreational and Cultural Resources Provisions Applying to More Than One Type of Local Government › Chapter 336 - Multi-Jurisdictional Library Districts › Subchapter C. Board of Trustees › Section 336.054. Terms

Sec. 336.054.  TERMS.  (a)  Trustees serve staggered two-year terms.
(b)  A trustee may not serve more than two consecutive terms or more than four terms.
(c)  A trustee who has served two consecutive terms but fewer than four terms is eligible for appointment to a new term on the date one year after the date on which the trustee's former term ended.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 883 (S.B. 1205), Sec. 2, eff. June 17, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Local Government Code › Title 10 - Parks and Other Recreational and Cultural Resources › Subtitle C - Parks and Other Recreational and Cultural Resources Provisions Applying to More Than One Type of Local Government › Chapter 336 - Multi-Jurisdictional Library Districts › Subchapter C. Board of Trustees › Section 336.055. Vacancy

Sec. 336.055.  VACANCY.  A vacancy on the board shall be filled by appointment for the remainder of the unexpired term by the governmental entity that appointed the vacating member.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 883 (S.B. 1205), Sec. 2, eff. June 17, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Local Government Code › Title 10 - Parks and Other Recreational and Cultural Resources › Subtitle C - Parks and Other Recreational and Cultural Resources Provisions Applying to More Than One Type of Local Government › Chapter 336 - Multi-Jurisdictional Library Districts › Subchapter C. Board of Trustees › Section 336.056. Officers

Sec. 336.056.  OFFICERS.  (a)  The board shall elect a trustee to serve as the board's presiding officer.  The presiding officer presides at all board meetings and is the chief executive officer of the district.
(b)  The board shall elect from among its members a vice presiding officer, a secretary, and any other officers the board considers necessary.
(c)  The vice presiding officer acts as the presiding officer if the presiding officer is incapacitated or absent from a meeting.
(d)  The secretary acts as the presiding officer if both the presiding officer and vice presiding officer are incapacitated or absent from a meeting.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 883 (S.B. 1205), Sec. 2, eff. June 17, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Local Government Code › Title 10 - Parks and Other Recreational and Cultural Resources › Subtitle C - Parks and Other Recreational and Cultural Resources Provisions Applying to More Than One Type of Local Government › Chapter 336 - Multi-Jurisdictional Library Districts › Subchapter C. Board of Trustees › Section 336.057. Meetings and Notice

Sec. 336.057.  MEETINGS AND NOTICE.  (a)  The board may establish regular meetings to conduct district business and may hold special meetings at other times as the business of the district requires.
(b)  The board shall hold its meetings at a designated meeting place.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 883 (S.B. 1205), Sec. 2, eff. June 17, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Local Government Code › Title 10 - Parks and Other Recreational and Cultural Resources › Subtitle C - Parks and Other Recreational and Cultural Resources Provisions Applying to More Than One Type of Local Government › Chapter 336 - Multi-Jurisdictional Library Districts › Subchapter C. Board of Trustees › Section 336.058. Conflict of Interest in Contract

Sec. 336.058.  CONFLICT OF INTEREST IN CONTRACT.  (a)  For purposes of this section, a trustee who is an employee of, or a trustee related within the second degree by affinity or consanguinity as determined under Subchapter B, Chapter 573, Government Code, to a person who is financially interested in a contract is considered to be financially interested in the contract.
(b)  A trustee who is financially interested in a contract may not vote on the acceptance of the contract or participate in the discussion on the contract.
(c)  A trustee who is financially interested in a contract with the district shall disclose that fact to the other trustees.  The disclosure shall be entered into the minutes of the meeting.
(d)  The failure of a trustee to disclose the trustee's financial interest in a contract and to have the disclosure entered in the minutes invalidates the contract.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 883 (S.B. 1205), Sec. 2, eff. June 17, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Local Government Code › Title 10 - Parks and Other Recreational and Cultural Resources › Subtitle C - Parks and Other Recreational and Cultural Resources Provisions Applying to More Than One Type of Local Government › Chapter 336 - Multi-Jurisdictional Library Districts › Subchapter D. Other Administrative Provisions › Section 336.101. Bylaws

Sec. 336.101.  BYLAWS.  The board may adopt bylaws to govern:
(1)  the time, place, and manner of conducting board meetings;
(2)  the powers, duties, and responsibilities of the board's officers and employees;
(3)  the disbursement of money by a check, draft, or warrant;
(4)  the appointment and authority of board committees;
(5)  the keeping of accounts and other records; and
(6)  any other matter the board considers appropriate.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 883 (S.B. 1205), Sec. 2, eff. June 17, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Local Government Code › Title 10 - Parks and Other Recreational and Cultural Resources › Subtitle C - Parks and Other Recreational and Cultural Resources Provisions Applying to More Than One Type of Local Government › Chapter 336 - Multi-Jurisdictional Library Districts › Subchapter D. Other Administrative Provisions › Section 336.102. Employees

Sec. 336.102.  EMPLOYEES.  (a)  The board may employ any person the board considers necessary for conducting the district's affairs.
(b)  The board may remove any employee.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 883 (S.B. 1205), Sec. 2, eff. June 17, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Local Government Code › Title 10 - Parks and Other Recreational and Cultural Resources › Subtitle C - Parks and Other Recreational and Cultural Resources Provisions Applying to More Than One Type of Local Government › Chapter 336 - Multi-Jurisdictional Library Districts › Subchapter D. Other Administrative Provisions › Section 336.103. Executive Director

Sec. 336.103.  EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR.  (a)  The board may employ an executive director to administer the affairs of the district under policies and requirements established by the board.
(b)  The board shall set the compensation of the executive director.
(c)  The board may delegate to the executive director the board's authority to hire, establish the compensation of, review the performance of, discipline, or remove a district employee.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 883 (S.B. 1205), Sec. 2, eff. June 17, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Local Government Code › Title 10 - Parks and Other Recreational and Cultural Resources › Subtitle C - Parks and Other Recreational and Cultural Resources Provisions Applying to More Than One Type of Local Government › Chapter 336 - Multi-Jurisdictional Library Districts › Subchapter D. Other Administrative Provisions › Section 336.104. Qualifications of Executive Director or Library Director

Sec. 336.104.  QUALIFICATIONS OF EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OR LIBRARY DIRECTOR.  The board shall ensure that the executive director or a subordinate library director has all necessary qualifications to oversee library services in the district.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 883 (S.B. 1205), Sec. 2, eff. June 17, 2005.
Amended by:
Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 251 (S.B. 913), Sec. 10, eff. September 1, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Local Government Code › Title 10 - Parks and Other Recreational and Cultural Resources › Subtitle C - Parks and Other Recreational and Cultural Resources Provisions Applying to More Than One Type of Local Government › Chapter 336 - Multi-Jurisdictional Library Districts › Subchapter D. Other Administrative Provisions › Section 336.105. Bond

Sec. 336.105.  BOND.  The board may require an officer or employee to execute a bond payable to the district and conditioned on the faithful performance of the person's duties.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 883 (S.B. 1205), Sec. 2, eff. June 17, 2005.
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Sec. 336.106.  EMPLOYEE PLANS.  (a)  The board may provide for and administer a workers' compensation, health benefit, retirement, disability, or death compensation plan for district employees.
(b)  The board may adopt a plan to accomplish the purpose of this section.
(c)  The board, after notice and a hearing, may change any plan or rule adopted under this section.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 883 (S.B. 1205), Sec. 2, eff. June 17, 2005.
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Sec. 336.107.  RECORDS; SECRETARY.  (a)  The secretary is responsible for ensuring that all district books and other records are properly maintained.
(b)  The board may appoint the executive director or an employee as assistant or deputy secretary to assist the secretary in performing the secretary's duties under this section.  The assistant or deputy secretary may certify the authenticity of any district record.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 883 (S.B. 1205), Sec. 2, eff. June 17, 2005.
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Sec. 336.151.  GENERAL POWERS OF DISTRICT.  A district has all authority necessary to accomplish district purposes.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 883 (S.B. 1205), Sec. 2, eff. June 17, 2005.
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Sec. 336.152.  RULES; VIOLATION OF RULES.  (a)  The board may adopt reasonable rules to accomplish district purposes.
(b)  The board may set monetary charges in reasonable amounts for the violation of a district rule.
(c)  The board may exclude from the use of a public library a person who intentionally violates a rule adopted by the board under this section.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 883 (S.B. 1205), Sec. 2, eff. June 17, 2005.
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Sec. 336.153.  LOCATION OF PUBLIC LIBRARY FACILITIES.  A district may locate a public library facility at any place in the district, including the territory of a political subdivision within the district.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 883 (S.B. 1205), Sec. 2, eff. June 17, 2005.
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Sec. 336.154.  CONTRACTS.  A district may contract with any person for any district purpose.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 883 (S.B. 1205), Sec. 2, eff. June 17, 2005.
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Sec. 336.155.  AGREEMENTS WITH OTHER POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS.  (a)  A district may contract with a municipality, county, or other political subdivision for the district to provide public library services outside the district.
(b)  A district may enter into one or more agreements with any municipality included in the area of the district for the acquisition or operation of the municipality's library facilities.
(c)  A district and a political subdivision may enter into an agreement for any district purpose.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 883 (S.B. 1205), Sec. 2, eff. June 17, 2005.
Amended by:
Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1148 (S.B. 940), Sec. 7, eff. June 15, 2007.
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Sec. 336.156.  PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT.  (a)  A district may construct, acquire, own, lease, operate, maintain, repair, or improve any land, works, materials, supplies, improvements, facilities, equipment, vehicles, machinery, appliances, or other property as necessary.
(b)  If a district acquires property of any kind related to the operation of a public library, the district may assume the contracts and obligations of the previous owner.
(c)  A district may hold, use, sell, lease, dispose of, and acquire, by any means, property and licenses, patents, rights, and other interests necessary, convenient, or useful to the exercise of any district power.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 883 (S.B. 1205), Sec. 2, eff. June 17, 2005.
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Sec. 336.157.  SURPLUS PROPERTY.  A district may sell, lease, or dispose of in any other manner and at any time:
(1)  any right, interest, or property of the district that is not needed for, or, if a lease, is inconsistent with, the efficient operation and maintenance of a public library; or
(2)  surplus materials or other property that is not needed for a district purpose.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 883 (S.B. 1205), Sec. 2, eff. June 17, 2005.
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Sec. 336.158.  SUITS.  (a)  A district may sue and be sued in any court of this state in the name of the district.
(b)  A court of this state shall take judicial notice of the establishment of a district.
(c)  A district is not required to give security for costs in a suit or to give a supersedeas or cost bond in an appeal of a judgment.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 883 (S.B. 1205), Sec. 2, eff. June 17, 2005.
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Sec. 336.159.  EXPANSION OF DISTRICT.  (a)  The district may expand to include additional territory if the commissioners court of the county in which the district is located holds an election for that purpose in the territory to be added to the district.
(b)  If a majority of the voters voting at the expansion election approve the expansion of the district, the territory of the district is expanded.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 883 (S.B. 1205), Sec. 2, eff. June 17, 2005.
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Sec. 336.160.  DONATION OF LIBRARY ASSETS BY COUNTY OR MUNICIPALITY.  A county or municipality, including the lead governmental entity, that creates or joins the district may donate library assets to the district without compensation from the district.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1148 (S.B. 940), Sec. 8, eff. June 15, 2007.
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Sec. 336.201.  BORROWING.  A district may borrow money.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 883 (S.B. 1205), Sec. 2, eff. June 17, 2005.
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Sec. 336.202.  FEES; GENERAL.  (a)  A district may impose any necessary charges or fee 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 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 883 (S.B. 1205), Sec. 2, eff. June 17, 2005.
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Sec. 336.203.  LIBRARY FEES.  A library created under this chapter may charge reasonable fees to remove certain materials from the library or for other services provided by the library.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 883 (S.B. 1205), Sec. 2, eff. June 17, 2005.
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Sec. 336.204.  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)  The district shall deposit district tax revenue in a depository bank.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 883 (S.B. 1205), Sec. 2, eff. June 17, 2005.
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Sec. 336.205.  EXPENDITURES.  A district may disburse district money only by check, draft, money order, or another instrument that must be signed by one or more officers or employees of the district as designated by the board.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 883 (S.B. 1205), Sec. 2, eff. June 17, 2005.
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Sec. 336.206.  ACCOUNTS AND RECORDS; AUDITS.  (a)  A district shall keep a complete system of accounts.
(b)  The district shall have an annual audit of the district affairs 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 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 883 (S.B. 1205), Sec. 2, eff. June 17, 2005.
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Sec. 336.207.  FISCAL YEAR.  The fiscal year of the district is from October 1 to September 30, unless the board adopts another fiscal year.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 883 (S.B. 1205), Sec. 2, eff. June 17, 2005.
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Sec. 336.208.  GRANTS AND DONATIONS.  A district may accept and administer a grant or donation from any source for any district purpose.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 883 (S.B. 1205), Sec. 2, eff. June 17, 2005.
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Sec. 336.251.  AD VALOREM TAX ASSESSMENT AND COLLECTION.  (a)  A district may impose an ad valorem tax.
(b)  If the district imposes an ad valorem tax, the board shall have the taxable property in its district assessed for ad valorem taxation and the ad valorem taxes in the district collected, in accordance with any one of the methods set forth in this section, and any method adopted remains in effect until changed by the board.
(c)  The board may have the taxable property in its district assessed or its taxes collected, wholly or partly, by the tax assessors or tax collectors of any county, municipality, taxing district, or other governmental entity in which all or any part of the district is located.  The tax assessors or tax collectors of a governmental entity, on the request of the board, shall assess and collect the taxes of the district in the manner prescribed in the Property Tax Code.  Tax assessors and tax collectors shall receive compensation in an amount agreed on between the appropriate parties, but not to exceed two percent of the ad valorem taxes assessed.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 883 (S.B. 1205), Sec. 2, eff. June 17, 2005.